FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Information
- What’s the current population of the U.S.?
- The Constitution of the United States
- The Declaration of Independence
- Presidents of the United States
- Stately Knowledge: State capitals, mottos, birds, etc.
- Sending store bought foods (i.e., chocolate, candies) as gifts to the U.S.
Searching for People
Directories
- Switchboard
Switchboard is one of the most extensive directories on the internet. Its search engine lets you find people, businesses, web sites and e-mail addresses as well as offers a free internet account to its users. - The Ultimates
Collection of people search engines. - Yahoo! People Search
Vital Records/Public Databases/Veterans
- Locate a U.S. Army Veteran
- Public Records
- State and Local Government Resources
- Veterans Friends
- Vital Records Information
Genealogy
- The American Family Immigration History Center
- Ancestral Findings
- Death Records
- Finnish Institute of Migration
- The Finns in America (European Reading Room, Library of Congress)
- Genealogical Resources on the World Wide Web
- Genealogy Today
- U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services
Travelling to the U.S.
- Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
- Bringing food, plant and animal products into the U.S.
- Do I need a visa to visit the U.S.?
- Visa FAQ's
- Do I need an International Driver's License?
- How do I get an International Driver's License?
- Taking your pet to the U.S.
- Work in the U.S.
- How much is a pound (lb) in grams or kilograms?
- How do U.S. clothes sizes compare to the European system?