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


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All death records for Nebraska are not on the Internet. For some online databases, try the following:<br>  
All death records for Nebraska are not on the Internet. For some online databases, try the following:<br>  


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==== Internet  ====
 
[http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html Online Nebraska Death Records and Indexes]<br>
 
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==== Family Search<br>  ====
 
*In [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch], Free use; check the following:<br>
 
:- [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 Social Security Death Index:]&nbsp;
:- [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1675539 US Death and Burials 1867-1961:]&nbsp;(Very few from Nebraska)
 
:- To see any newly added databases in FamilySearch, [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=40 click here]
 
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====


<br> ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====
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For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  
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| width="25%" | [http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html Online Nebraska Death Records and Index]  
| width="25%" | [http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html Online Nebraska Death Records and Index]  
| width="65%" | '''Free;'''&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| align="left" colspan="2" | ''Try 2nd:''  
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[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=40 FamilySearch.org]&nbsp;  
[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=40 FamilySearch.org]&nbsp;  


No death records for Nebraska listed as of 25 June 2013. Make periodic checkbacks.  
Currently no death records for Neb on this site, as of 25 June 2013. Make periodic checkbacks. Use US records at right.  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''Next Try:&nbsp; Ancestry Database - Choose one of the following:''  
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription]
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Use your own <br>
 
Ancestry subscription
 
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| Go to Step Two Part B listed below. You may be able to order the death record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
| Go to Step Two Part B listed below. You may be able to order the death record for your ancestor for a fee from the [http://www.vitalrec.com/ne.html#State Nebraska State Vital Records Office.]
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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)''  
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  
'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  


'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:
'''''Restrictions:'''''
 
You have to meet the [http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/ced_decert.aspx proper purpose] before applying for a copy of a death certificate (a request by spouse, parent, next of kin or legal representative of deceased).
 
 
 


:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
:*Funeral director
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.


'''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>'''  
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