How can i find my birth family?

Question

My father was adopted however his biological parents named him. so i have a name to go on but where do i start?

Answer 1

Yeah do what Steph recomends.

Answer 2

they named him? as in they gave him their last name?

OK well search with the public records database

Answer 3

go to google and put his full name in after you typed his full name in after it actulay go to www.usa-people-search.com and search for him i did that today found everyone in my famil email me at [e-mail]

Answer 4

state registry.

Answer 5

The Yellow Pages?

I don't know. Google his name and see what comes up.

Answer 6

Different states and countries have different rules about disclosing the identity of birth parents to adoptees.

What state (if US) or country do you live in?

As a general rule, the only person who can (usually) find out this information is the person who was adopted, so it's unlikely you could learn who your father's birth parents were.  He (not you) would have to make the request.  Even then, in most states, the information isn't automatically given; usually, the state writes a letter to the birth parents saying that the child they put up for adoption would like to make contact with them.  If the birth parent objects, sometimes the child cannot get the information.

Good luck on your search.

Answer 7

These should get you started:

http://www.adoptioninformation.com/Birth...

http://www.adoption.com/

If you know the adoption agency that placed your father, you might want to start there.

Answer 8

ancestry.com has alot of info even if you have not signed up for their membership. also oddly enough... classmates.com

Answer 9

www.intelius.com

love your avatar

Answer 10

Have him do the following -

First - add details to the registries here -

http://www.isrr.net/

http://registry.adoption.com/

Check for information on state records here -

http://adopteerights.net/

(click on the page marked 'Searchers' down the left hand side)

Check here for search help - and links to search angels -

http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org/

And check here for any support - it's the best online forum for adoptees I've found -

http://www.adultadoptees.org/

All the very best with the search

Answer 11

Okay, so in what state was he adopted?  That will help determine what may or may not be available and by what means.  Also, what information do you already have?  You say they gave him a name.  Do you know the full name?  Do you know anything else, such as the town in which he was born?  What about his birthdate?  

You probably have more information than you think you do.  

Check out this page regarding search tips.  

http://adopteerights.net/nulliusfilius/?...

You can also let  me know if you'd like me to try helping you out on this.  I've been able to locate a person or two, including my own natural family.

Answer 12

Hire a private investigator.

Answer 13

maybe go on the web or if u want it fast get a private detective or something, good luck on finding your family