Arkansas, Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Arkansas, Death Index, 1914-1950
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Arkansas,
United States
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Location of Arkansas
Record Description
Record Type Death
Collection years 1914-1950
FamilySearch Resources
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Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection includes an index to death records from 1914 to 1950, from the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. The index is provided by Ancestry.com.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Age at Death
  • Estimated Birth Year
  • Date of Death
  • Place of Death
  • Certificate Number or page number

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person
  • The location or date of death

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

  • Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members

I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the age or estimated birth date to find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage records
  • Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
  • Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index or at Find a Grave
  • If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records
  • Search for an obituary in local newspapers

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Arkansas.

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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