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Step 1
Brainstorm about all the identifying information that you might have about the person. If you met him in person, you have a location to search and can determine an approximate age. If you talked to the person, take note of any hobbies, jobs or schools that she discussed with you.
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Step 2
Start your search online with a people search website. Many require a first and last name, but some websites, such as People Lookup, allow you to search by only the first name and a location. If you don't know where he lives, use the location where you met him.
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Step 3
Search by the first name and a first initial for the last name. Other people search websites, such as The Official WhitePages, have a "begins with" option for the names. You may not know the last name, but this function allows you to run through the alphabet for last names.
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Step 4
Use social media websites, such as Facebook or MySpace. This could be time consuming, but if you know what the person looks like in addition to the first name, you may find his picture on a social media website.
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Step 5
Contact alumni associations. If you have an approximate age, then you have an approximate graduation date for high school or college. Alumni associations keep databases of contact information for as many alumni as they can, though you must have a location in mind to narrow down the number of schools.
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Step 6
Research professional organizations associated with her job if you know what her job is. This could lead you to people who have worked with her or even to the company for which she works.
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Step 7
Check with organizations associated with his hobbies. Organizations exist for enthusiasts of all kinds. Contacting such organizations can help you find the person you're seeking.
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Step 8
Call a private investigator if all else fails. Private investigators have methods that the average person doesn't. This option requires a financial commitment, but may bring faster results.
