Resources

Helpful links, documents, and information for your research.

Featured Resources

How Can I Volunteer?
Join our volunteer community by photographing, transcribing, or coordinating cemetery records.
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May 6, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about submitting photos, transcribing records, and how to get involved.
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May 6, 2026

Genealogy Resources - Helpful external links for your genealogical research.

FamilySearch
World's largest free genealogy database.
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May 6, 2026
National Archives (NARA)
Official US federal records including census and military documents.
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May 6, 2026
Cyndi's List
A comprehensive, categorized portal to over 300,000 links.
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May 6, 2026
WikiTree
A community-driven world family tree project.
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May 6, 2026
US GenWeb
Volunteer-led research and records for every US state.
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May 6, 2026

South Dakota Resources - Free resources for South Dakota research.

South Dakota State Historical Society - Archives
Official state archives with extensive collections for South Dakota family history research, including vital records and newspapers.
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May 6, 2026
South Dakota Genealogical Society (SDGenWeb)
A volunteer-run portal offering state and county-level resources for South Dakota genealogy research.
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May 6, 2026
Internet Archive - South Dakota Genealogy
Explore digitized books, historical documents, and other media related to South Dakota family history.
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May 6, 2026
Site Statistics
270,449
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Top Counties
Minnehaha County 70,071
Codington County 23,315
Yankton County 20,909
Lincoln County 19,553
Union County 15,994
Clay County 14,280
Bon Homme County 13,604
Turner County 12,280
Moody County 9,728
Miner County 7,875
Last updated: 5/15/2026 3:15am