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West Virginia Fast Facts and Key Resources

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• Statehood: 1863   • First federal census: 1870 (earlier censuses as part of Virginia)   • Statewide birth and death records begin: 1917 (available for many counties from 1853)   • Statewide marriagerecords begin: 1964   • State-land state   • Counties: 55   • Contact for vital records: West Virginia Department of Health View Website VIP Subscription

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