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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Florida Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Iowa Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__  


Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Florida; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. Counties have copies of these records.  
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Iowa; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. Counties have copies of these records.  


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== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? '''  ==


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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br>
:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br>


:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_before_1877|Deaths before 1877]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_before_1877|Deaths before 1877]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_between_1877_and_1939|Deaths between 1877 and 1939]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_between_1877_and_1939|Deaths between 1877 and 1939]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_after_1939|Deaths after 1939]]''' </span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_after_1939|Deaths after 1939]]''' </span>


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:[[Florida Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[Iowa Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[Florida Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[Iowa Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[Florida Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[Iowa Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[Florida Taxation|Tax Records]]
:[[Iowa Taxation|Tax Records]]


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:[[Florida Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Iowa Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Florida Census|Census]]  
:[[Iowa Census|Census]]  
:[[Florida Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[Iowa Bible Records|Bible Records]]


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<center>[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths between 1877 and 1939'''<br>  ==
== '''Deaths between 1877 and 1939'''<br>  ==


Some counties in Florida began to keep death records in 1877. Statewide registration started in 1899 but not every death was recorded. General compliance throughout the state began in 1917.  
Some counties in Iowa began to keep death records in 1877. Statewide registration started in 1899 but not every death was recorded. General compliance throughout the state began in 1917.  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Florida Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only'''  
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1595003|1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1595003|1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of Florida death records created by Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of Iowa death records created by Iowa Department of Health and Vital Statistics. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
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| {{RecordSearch|1674803|1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1674803|1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
| '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Iowa. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
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| {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Iowa Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library.  
*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library.  
*If the indexed information did NOT contain a GS microfilm number, you can you can order a microfilm corresponding to the correct certificate number from the library's database of {{FHL|816256|item|disp=Florida death certificates, 1877-1939}}.
*If the indexed information did NOT contain a GS microfilm number, you can you can order a microfilm corresponding to the correct certificate number from the library's database of {{FHL|816256|item|disp=Iowa death certificates, 1877-1939}}.


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== '''Deaths after 1939'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1939'''  ==


The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917.  
The state of Iowa began recording deaths in 1917.  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Florida Death Databases - Includes Index Only'''
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Iowa Death Databases - Includes Index Only'''
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Iowa Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
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To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate for a fee from one of the following locations:  
To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate for a fee from one of the following locations:  


*[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm Florida Department of Health]  
*[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm Iowa Department of Health]  
*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/florida VitalChek]
*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/iowa VitalChek]


Death records are also maintained at the county level. County copies may be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event occurred.  
Death records are also maintained at the county level. County copies may be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event occurred.  
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'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
<center>[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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