How Do I
Biography & Genealogy
- Research Databases
Find information on people and your ancestors with our online subscription databases.
- Library Collection Help
How to use the catalog and find material.
- Research Requests
Certain records can be searched and copied for you by Pennsylvania Department staff.
- Birth & Death Records
Information about how and where to get Birth & Death records and Pennsylvania records.
- Pittsburgh Maps
These historic online maps will help you locate lots, streets and neighborhoods in towns in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
- 1940 Census
Overviews and helpful use tips.
- Genealogy Resources
"How to Do Genealogy", use our collection, or request that the Pennsylvania Department do research for you.
- Genealogy Web Resources
Find additional resources online.
- Biography Resources
Collections of biographies on the web.
- Notable Pittsburghers
Learn about the famous and infamous.
1940 Census
The 1940 Census is Now Available!
Research Help
Come into the Pennsylvania Department of the Main Library in Oakland for help on researching your ancestors.
