How to Find Nebraska Death Records: Difference between revisions

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=== Online Databases<br> ===
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====


All death records for Nebraska are not on the Internet. For some online databases, try the following:<br>
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==== '''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 during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  


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Ancestry subscription
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [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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| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
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== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==


The state of Nebraska began recording deaths in January 1917.
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At Nebraska Division of Culture and History]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
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| {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use your 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 through your local public library for free
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Substitute Records For United States Death Information]] <br>
| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health State Office].
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From NE Dept. of Health State office]
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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>  
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'''''Restrictions:'''''  
'''''Restrictions:'''''  
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