How to Find Lost Relatives in Canada

Keeping in touch with relatives can be tough when they've moved to another country, even when it's as close as Canada. Fortunately, the Internet makes it relatively easy to track lost relatives in a number of ways. Some online options to look for relatives living in Canada include the White Pages and other search directories, social networking websites and a website that lets you access newspaper obituaries.

Instructions

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      Check the White Pages of Canada. You need at least the relative's surname to begin searching. The process will be a lot simpler if you have that information plus the relative's first name and city/province/postal code. If the database contains the entry, you'll be able to get phone number and address.

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      Use a website that specializes in finding people in Canada, for example, Canada 411 or Wink. These websites work the same way as White Pages. Enter the person's name and other information (if you have it). The website will show contact information if it's in the database.

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      Register with a social networking website like Facebook, Twitter or My Space. Millions worldwide use these websites. With a little luck and some digging, you'll strike pay dirt.

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      Use Legacy.com which lets you access obituaries from many Canadian newspapers. You can often find the names of surviving family members, making it easier to identify or locate the relative you're looking for.

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