City Directories
City directories are excellent sources for genealogical and historical information. This site provides information on their use.

Genealogy at About.com
This About.com site provides a plethora of resources.

How to Obtain Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates
A comprehensive state-by-state listing from the NCHS of where to write for vital records.

Maps Can Help You Trace Your Family Tree
Basic information from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Most Popular Baby Names
From your About.com Guide, learn about the geographic distribution of new baby names in the U.S.A.

1990 Census Name Files
A listing of the most popular surnames, and female and male first names. You can view the top ten in each category at the bottom of this site without having to load the individual files.

U.S. Surname Distribution
A fun site that provides the state-by-state distribution of last names from the 1850 Census, 1880 Census, 1920 Census, and 1990 phone books.