Florida, Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
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Record Description
Record Type Death
Collection years 1877-1939
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Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics


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

The collection consists of an index of Florida death records created by Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, Florida. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the FamilySearch Library and at FamilySearch Centers. The collection covers the years 1877 to 1939. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

The record consists of printed death certificate forms filled in by hand or typed. The data was obtained from the Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics Vital Records. Although Key West and other Florida cities began keeping vital records as early as 1865, statewide registration officially began recording birth and death events in 1927. The records cover virtually all the people who died in Florida during the noted years. Death certificates were created to record deaths in Florida in compliance with state law to answer the need for accurate statistical data on deaths and epidemics. They were also used in connection with the probate of wills and the administration of estates. Information pertaining to death is dependent upon the reliability of the informant.

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 of the deceased
  • Dates of death and burial
  • Age and race of the deceased
  • Sex of the deceased
  • City, county, and state of death
  • Name and location of the cemetery where buried
  • Birth date and place
  • Parent or spouse's name
  • Name of the informant
  • Residence of the deceased
  • Marital status

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • Death record, 1932

    Death record, 1932

Inventory[edit | edit source]

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see Florida, Deaths - Inventory

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

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

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
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Florida death certificates, 1877-1939.

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]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information found on the death record to search for the family in census records
  • Search for cemetery records
  • Search for obituaries in local newspapers
  • Search for other records in the county where the family lived

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

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

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FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

  • Florida Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Guide to public vital statistics records in Florida. Jacksonville, Florida : Florida Historical Records Survey, 1941 FamilySearch Digital Library
  • prepared by the Florida Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration, Guide to supplementary vital statistics from church records in Florida (preliminary) Jacksonville, Florida : Florida Historical Records Survey, 1942- vol. 1 FamilySearch Digital Library; vol. 2 FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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