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Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998
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Florida,
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Location of Florida
Record Description
Record Type Death Index
Collection years 1877-1998
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Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville



What is in This Collection?

This collection includes and index to death records from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, for the years 1877 to 1998. 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

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Death

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

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person at the time of death
  • The place where the death occurred
  • The approximate death date
  • The names of family members and their relationships

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

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 in the death index, carefully evaluate each piece of information given.

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Search for the actual death record or certificate
  • Continue to search the index to identify other relatives
  • Search for an obituary or cemetery record

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

Research Helps

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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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