Over the years it is inevitable that some family members may lose contact with you. There are ways of finding these family members and getting in touch. Searching for missing family members can be an emotional process especially if your missing family member has not been seen for years. Sometimes you may even find out that the missing family has been looking for you. With today's technology it has become much easier to find someone with the use of various sources.
Step 1
Gather all known documents and personal information about the person. Try finding documents, such as birth certificates and Social Security numbers, which will make the person a lot easier to track down.
Step 2
Speak with other family member to see if they have any information or documents about the possible whereabouts of the missing person.
Step 3
Do a search of the person's name in the major search engines. Check and see if the person has a Facebook or Twitter account that they update.
Step 4
Check local newspaper archives and see if they have any relevant information regarding the missing person. You can now go to a newspaper's website and search their archives online for more convenience.
Step 5
Hire a local private investigator if all else fails. Private investigators cost more money but are more experienced in locating people and usually have greater success.
Tips and Warnings
- Check the Social Security Death Index to see if the person you are looking for is deceased. Try putting an ad in the local newspaper to see if the person you are searching for is nearby. Interview different private investigators and hire the one you feel meets your needs the most.
- Respect the privacy of family members that do not want to be contacted by you.
Things You'll Need
- Legal documents
- Personal information about missing person
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