I came across the above site today and wonder what kind of information is recorded on the original application for a social security card. My grandmother went to the United States in the 20's. She was originally from Nova Scotia. I am looking for the maiden name of her mother. Would that information have been requested. Thanks George

George wrote: > > I came across the above site today and wonder what kind of information is > recorded on the original application for a social security card. > > My grandmother went to the United States in the 20's. She was originally > from Nova Scotia. > > I am looking for the maiden name of her mother. Would that information have > been requested. Yes, if she applied for a Social Security card it would include her mother's maiden name, assuming she knew what it was. The application process began in 1936, I believe. If you go to the link below you will see an example of a Social Security application (SS-5) and the information contained on it at my web site: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~curtis/norma.htm. Best regards, Mike Curtis