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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Facts

Philadelphia County was established in 1682 as one of three original counties.

What is the County Seat of Philadelphia County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Philadelphia and in addition the county government website is http://www.phila.gov

What counties are adjacent to Philadelphia County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Montgomery CountyBucks CountyBurlington County, New Jersey, Camden County, New Jersey, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Delaware County.

Philadelphia County, PA Vital Records

Where can find Philadelphia County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Philadelphia County vital records can be found at the Pennsylvania Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Pennsylvania for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events.

You can search online for Philadelphia County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Pennsylvania  Birth CertificateDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Philadelphia County, PA Census Records


What Philadelphia County, PA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Philadelphia County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-189019001910192019301940.

Philadelphia Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Philadelphia Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Philadelphia Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be found for 1890. You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Pennsylvania Census Records Research Guide

Philadelphia County, PA Courthouse and Government Records

Philadelphia County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Philadelphia County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Philadelphia County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Pennsylvania Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Philadelphia County, PA Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Philadelphia County, PA?
A list of Philadelphia County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Pennsylvania Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Philadelphia County, PA Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Philadelphia County, PA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Philadelphia County. Each of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a cost. This is basically a listing which has been compiled or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.

Philadelphia Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Philadelphia Co. PA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Philadelphia Co. PA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Philadelphia Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Philadelphia Co. PA General and History Websites

Philadelphia Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization

Philadelphia Co. PA Military Records

Philadelphia Co. PA Schools & Directories