Oregon Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Oregon, United States | |
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| Location of Oregon | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Death Index |
| Collection years | 1971-2008 |
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| Williamette Valley Genealogical Society | |
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection contains death index records for the state of Oregon for the years 1971-2008.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Last Name
- First Name
- Spouse's First Name
- Death City Code Number
- Death Date
- Certificate Number
- Birth Date
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of the person
- Approximate date of the event
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
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 the new information to your records
- Use the information to find the person in other records
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
- Try searching by surname only
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
- Oregon Guided Research
- Oregon Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present
- How to Find Oregon Death Records
- United States, How to Use Death Records
- How to Find United States Death Records
Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
- Oregon Death Records Index, 1903-1970
- State of Oregon Death Index, 1971-1980, 1991-2000
- State of Oregon Death Index, 1981-1990
FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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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. |
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