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Finding the names of people who lived in your house in the past is a great way to explore your house’s history.
Getting started
Begin your research by making a plan, based on where your house is, and when it was built.
Find past residents in Portland city directories
Was your house in Portland when it was built? Learn how to use city directories to find past residents.
Find past residents east of I-205
Is your house in Gresham? Or, was your neighborhood in an unincorporated area when your house was built? Learn how to use Gresham and Multnomah County directories to find previous residents.
Dig deeper
Search for people who lived in your house in historical newspapers. You can also learn about how to find the names of previous property owners, and get help from library staff.