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Delaware, Vital Records, 1650-1974
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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 Vital Records
Collection years 1650-1974
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
Archive
Delaware Public Archives, Dover


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of various vital records, including, births, marriages, deaths, Bible and tombstone records from the Delaware Public Archives. Although the records span various year ranges they generally cover the years 1650 to 1974. More images and records will be published as they become available.

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

Index and Image Visibility

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To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Delaware, Vital Records, 1650-1974.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Birth

  • Child’s name
  • Child’s sex
  • Birth date
  • Birthplace
  • Registration date
  • Race
  • Parents' names
  • Parents' address
  • Parents' birth places
  • Father’s occupation

Marriage

  • Full name of bride and groom
  • Marriage date
  • Marriage place
  • Residence or address of bride and groom
  • Age of bride and groom
  • Groom’s occupation
  • Birthplace of bride and groom
  • Parents of bride and groom
  • Number of marriage for bride and groom
  • Officiator

Death

  • Name of deceased
  • Death date
  • Death place
  • Age or birth date
  • Marital status
  • Cause of death
  • Occupation
  • Birthplace
  • Name of parents
  • Surviving spouse
  • Race
  • Last known address
  • Parents' names
  • Informant’s names
  • Informant’s residence

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1887 Birth Record

    1887 Birth Record

  • 1847 Marriage Record

    1847 Marriage Record

  • 1885 Death Record

    1885 Death Record

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the individual or individuals
  • The approximate date and place of the event

Search the Index

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

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Record Category
  2. Select Record Type, Year Range, and Volume to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Delaware Vital Records, 1680-1962. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

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 record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the birth date along with the place of birth to find the family in census records
  • Use the information found to locate church and land records
  • The father’s occupation can lead you to employment records or other types of records such as military records
  • The name of the officiator is a clue to their religion

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

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities. Records of Delaware residents may also be recorded in adjoining states

Research Helps

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Catalog

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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Image Citation:
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