How to Search South African Genealogy
In order to search SouthAfricanGenealogy.com, you will need the correct, exact full names and surname of the individual you are searching for, since we verify records against official sources for accuracy purposes.
In the event you do not have the exact names or surname, we do offer users the opportunity to make use of a Wildcard Search Function, which will allow you to search partial names or surname.
The Wildcard Search
In order to make use of our Wildcard Search function, you can simply make use of the percentage (%) sign when conducting a search.
As an example, you are looking for a Beatrice Smith, but are not sure what her middle names are. In this case, you can enter her name, in the Name field as follow:
Beatrice%
(This will bring up all records where the names start with Beatrice.)
%Beatrice%
(This will bring up all records where Beatrice appear anywhere in the names.)
%Beatrice
(This will bring up all records where the names end with Beatrice.)
This can also be applied to the surname in the Surname field where you are not sure about the spelling of the surname when conducting a search.
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- In South Africa, public documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, estate files and more are not publicly accessible online. These documents have to be ordered from official sources, who often require information like full names, surname and a 13-digit identity number before they can assist. This is where many people get stuck in their more recent Genealogy research. Many people do not have the correct, verified information and are prevented from applying for official documents.
- This is where SouthAfricanGenealogy.com comes to the rescue. We offer users access to tens of millions of verified Genealogy records in real time. Where an ancestor has passed away, and was registered on the Population Register, we assist users in finding verified information like full names, surname, maiden name, 13-digit identity number, birth dates, marriage dates, spouse information, immigration date confirmation, divorce date and place confirmation and more! This information can then be used to apply for documentation from official sources.
- We offer users access to our online platform where they are free searching tens of millions of verified records using various search functions we have implemented to assist in identifying ancestors and obtaining the required verified information.
- We offer users access to both verified and transcribed data from official sources, such as National Gazettes, the National Archives and more. All our data is verified through external services providers against official sources in order to ensure accuracy of the data we provide. Our services currently focus only on individuals issued with 13-digit identity numbers, which allows us to verify all information provided.
- Please note that we do not provide any personal identifiable information, such as identity numbers, contact information, address information and more on living individuals. In line with various privacy laws, both locally and abroad, our main focus is on deceased ancestors only.
- In addition to this, we do not offer access to any documents online. We merely offer access to verified information, which is aimed at assisting users in applying for documents from official sources.
- In order to gain full access to all records on SouthAfricanGenealogy.com, users are required to register with the service. Registration is totally free and will open access to all records on the system.
- While searching our system is totally free, we do, however, charge a fee when viewing a verified profile record. We work with a credit system where users must purchase a minimum of ZAR10 worth of credits, with no maximum limit. The credits can then be used to access verified profiles.
- Once a record is accessed, users will be allowed to download the verified information in a Microsoft Word document. Users will not be charged for accessing the same record in future again.
- So, in conclusion, each visitor decides how much they wish to spend. With the exception of a minimum of ZAR10 credits purchase, users can decide themselves how much money they wish to spend in their Genealogy research ventures on our system..
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