January 28, 2026

AF-1233: Divorce Records and What They Reveal About Your Ancestors | Ancestral Findings Podcast


Divorce Records Are a Genealogy Goldmine

Divorce records are one of the most overlooked sources in family history research. Many people assume their ancestors never divorced, or they assume that if a divorce happened, it would be obvious and easy to locate. In reality, divorce existed far earlier than most researchers expect, and the records connected to it often contain more personal detail than marriage records ever did. These records document conflict, separation, property, children, and movement in ways few other sources can.

Divorce research matters because it explains gaps. It explains why a spouse disappears from a household, why children appear in unexpected places, or why property changes hands without explanation. When other records fall silent, divorce records often speak clearly...

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