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Surnames: Resources in Local History and Genealogy

Digital Collections

Library of Congress Digital Collections are free to view online. A selection of these resources is provided below with links to specific items or to the home pages for each relevant archive. You can also explore the complete list of Digital Collections to find even more and see the latest additions.

Library of Congress Digital Collections and Online Resources

Library of Congress subject specialists have created research guides that provide background and resources for further study.