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Delaware Death Records, 1855-1961
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Delaware,
United States
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Location of Delaware
Record Description
Record Type Death
Collection years 1750-1961
FamilySearch Resources
Content Resources
Related Websites
Archive
Delaware Public Archives, Dover


What is in This Collection?

Delaware Death Records, 1855-1961, consists of an index to death records, primarily from the city of Wilmington. Death records include certificates, returns, physicians’ certificates and coroner’s returns. Death returns were turned into the State by county clerks prior to the creation of death certificates. The Delaware Public Archives has death certificates created since 1855 up to 1961. The Archives also host files of early death records that were compiled from sources including tombstones, newspapers, and family Bibles. The Public Archives also has records of some deaths that have not been indexed.

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

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death
  • Place of death
  • Age, gender, and race of deceased
  • Father's name and place of birth
  • Mother's maiden name and place of birth
  • Marital status of deceased
  • Occupation of deceased
  • Cause of death
  • Place of residence
  • Date and place of burial
  • Name of undertaker
  • Date of burial

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Index to Death Records 1896

    Index to Death Records 1896

  • Death Certificate 1931

    Death Certificate 1931

  • Death Certificate 1932

    Death Certificate 1932

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at Delaware Death Records Digital Folder Number List.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person
  • The date of death
  • The place of death

Delaware Death Records, 1855-1961

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

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  1. Look at the Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
  2. Go to the Browse Page
  3. Select the Film number to view the images
Tip
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How Do I Analyze the Results?

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?

When you have located your ancestor’s death record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each ancestor.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information from this index to locate the original death record
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find birth records
  • Search for the family in census records
  • Search church records
  • Search land records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

Research Helps

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

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Citing This Collection

Delaware Death Records, 1855-1961

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