Family / Associates
When you need to identify relatives, partners, or close associates.
Prioritized Sources & Techniques
Genealogical records: marriage, birth, census records linking family
Birth/marriage/death records establish family relationships
Birth and marriage certificates name parents and spouses
Friends lists, tagged photos, family relationship fields
Shared connections, mutual employers, endorsement patterns
Property co-ownership reveals partners/spouses
Co-directorship patterns reveal business associates
Link analysis graphs reveal relationship clusters
Joint filings, co-defendants, and witness lists
Recommended Workflow
Vital records are the authoritative source for family relationships. Facebook friends lists and tagged photos surface social connections. Property co-ownership reveals undisclosed partnerships.