Throughout the course of life, people, lose touch with one another, sometimes even with their own families. Depending on the circumstances and situation, it can be difficult to locate a family member whom you haven't communicated with in a while. It can become even more difficult when that person doesn't want to be found. But there are certain things you can do to find family members you have lost touch with. You'll need some tools, some contacts and perhaps a little bit of luck.
Step 1
Get out your phone and start dialing. The easiest way to find someone you've lost touch with is to contact the people who know him. Someone is bound to know the last place she moved to, her updated cell-phone number or her most recent email address. Tap into your network of contacts and ask for any information they can give.
Step 2
Use the Internet to track down leads. The Internet can be a valuable resource for looking up names, addresses, phone numbers and even email addresses if your trail goes cold. There are several free white pages directories that will allow you to search for phone numbers and addresses, or even do a reverse search and find out who a phone number belongs to.
Step 3
Hire a private investigator. This may sound like it is out of a spy novel, but many private investigators specialize in reuniting family members. The only catch is that it will cost you some money. But if your other methods have come up empty, and you're anxious to find that lost family member, this is the next best course of action. A private investigator has access to multiple sources of information that can aid in the location of your lost relative.
Things You'll Need
- List of friends and relatives of family member along with phone numbers
- Phone
- Internet access
