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Why do I need to get Birth Certificates?

Birth Certificates Are Important!

A Birth Certificate can be one of your most valuable genealogical records.

These certificates usually show at least the names and ages of the parents of the child, which can help you move back a generation. Some birth records, especially foreign documents, may carry you back several generations!

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