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Maine, Death Index, 1960-1996
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Maine,
United States
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Location of Maine
Record Description
Record Type Vital - Death
Collection years 1960-1996
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Maine State Archives


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains a death index with the years 1960-1996, by the Maine Department of Human Services from the Maine State Archives. The data for the year 1996 is not complete.

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
  • Death date
  • Death place
  • Age
  • City or town code
  • Certificate number

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know

  • The name of the deceased person
  • The approximate date of death

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?

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the certificate number to request a copy of the death certificate
  • Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date
  • Use the location find the family in census, church, and land records
  • Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have died in the same place or nearby
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur

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

  • Check for variant spellings of the names
  • Look for a different index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records

Research Helps

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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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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