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Kentucky birth records have been systematically recorded since 1911, although some records exist from as early as 1852 in county archives. Before state-mandated registration, many births were recorded informally in family Bibles, church records, or through midwives.
Kentucky's Office of Vital Statistics maintains birth certificates, and they are restricted for 100 years before becoming publicly available. Kentucky, known for its role in the westward expansion, has a history tied to early European settlers and Native American tribes. The state's location during the Civil War influenced migration patterns and genealogical records.
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