Broward County, Florida Genealogy

∣ Societies and Family History Resources ∣ Government Records ∣ Genealogy Links ∣ Publications ∣ Census Records ∣
∣ Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records ∣ Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records ∣
∣ Cemeteries & Graveyards ∣ Church & Bible Records ∣ County History ∣ Military Records ∣ Schools & Directories ∣

Broward County, Florida ancestry and genealogy research page. Uncover links to record collections, history, and genealogy sources to aid you find your Broward Co., ancestors. Get started by building a Free Family Tree.

Broward County Quick Facts

Broward County
  • Government Website: www.co.broward.fl.us
  • Created Date / Origin:   April 30, 1915 from Dade County and Palm Beach County
  • County Seat:  Fort Lauderdale
  • Named After: Napoleon Bonaparte Broward (1857–1910), 19th Governor of Florida from 1905 to 1909
  • Bordering Counties: Palm Beach County (north), Miami-Dade County (south), Collier County (west), Hendry County (northwest)
  • Incorporated Cities and Towns include:Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston, Wilton Manors Davie, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pembroke Park, Southwest Ranches. Villages Include Lazy Lake, Sea Ranch Lakes.
  • Historical Events (published in 1944):
    • The site of county seat was originally a fort used in the Seminole War.
    • January, 1836, the Colee massacre occurred within the present limits of Ft. Lauderdale.
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Broward County Societies and Family History Resources

A list of Broward County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives.

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Broward County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often fail to notice the importance of Broward County court, probate, and land documents as a source of family history and genealogy information and facts. Hidden away in Florida courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the desires and worries of the many Florida residents.

The chances are great that your chosen ancestors have left a detailed record of at least a number of factors of their lives in the Broward County court records. Even if your forefathers is not referred to in a Court case, take into consideration all of the other methods which could have lead to her or him to appear in court records.

Make sure you call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other details before visiting or inquiring about information because of in some cases changing contact details. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The records are available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. A lot of employees will assist individuals in obtaining the materials, but it is up to the person to undertake the researching.

The following indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Broward county. The date listed for each category of record is usually the earliest registration filed. The earliest date does not indicate that there are numerous records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually registered.

Florida Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....
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Broward County Genealogy Links

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Broward County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to submit your own preferred Broward County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

Broward Co. FL Books, Newspapers & Publications

Broward Co. FL Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Broward Co. FL Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Broward Co. FL Census Records

Broward Co. FL Cemeteries & Graveyards

Broward Co. FL Church & Bible Records

Broward Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Broward Co. FL General and History Websites

Broward Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization

Broward Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Broward Co. FL Military Records

  • See Also Statewide Military Links for Florida
  • Florida Military Records (fold3.com) will provide easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Florida women and men which served. Suitable for Broward County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.

Broward Co. FL Schools & Directories

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