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Kentucky, Deaths, 1911-1967
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Kentucky,
United States
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Location of Kentucky
Record Description
Record Type Vital-Death
Collection years 1911-1967
FamilySearch Resources
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Archive
Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index & images of state death certificates located at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, Kentucky. Certificates are arranged first by year, then by month, then alphabetically by county. They have continuous certificate numbers for each year. Each month or certificates between months may have certificates for earlier months/years and certificates may also be for older deaths. The year date in the last column of the index indicates with which year the certificate is found. 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 the deceased
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Marital status
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Age at death
  • Occupation
  • Date of death
  • Time of death
  • Place of death
  • Address of the deceased
  • Parents’ names
  • Places of birth of the parents
  • Date of burial
  • Place of burial
  • Cause of death
  • Name and address of the informant

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • Death Certificate 1956

    Death Certificate 1956

Inventory

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

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching the collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate year of death
  • The place where your ancestor died
  • 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
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1955. 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 death record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details.

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Look for the family in census records
  • Look for church records which may have additional information
  • Obituaries may identify other and extended family members
  • Search the index for other family members

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

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for 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 Kentucky.

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Digital Library

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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