The vast amount of free information available online makes finding someone easier than ever before.

The tools and websites shown here are all free and deliver consistently reliable results.

However, Google is much more than just a search engine.

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These include finding phone numbers, tracking down maps, and images.

It updates its records according to information that’s publicly available.

you’re able to search by what’s available in the public domain for free public access.

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It may lead you to the date of death and the city or town where the person was living.

Then, you’ve got the option to check the local newspaper.

The possibilities are endless.

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There are plenty of ways to use Facebook to find people, starting with your high school classmates.

you might also use the web to find atoll free phone directory.

Check out this list of thetop web search tricksfor more ways you might find people on the web.

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Tofind someone on Tinder, go to your profile page, selectSettings, and choose your search preferences.

Tinder has no straightforward way to search for someone by name.

To sync your contacts, go to your profile and tapAdd Friends>All Contacts.

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Facebook people search results for john smith

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