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


Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Kentucky with general compliance by 1917. Counties have copies of these records.  
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Florida with general compliance by 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 Kentucky Death Records#Deaths_before_1852|Deaths before 1852]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_before_1852|Deaths before 1852]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Kentucky Death Records#Deaths_from_1852_thru_1910|Deaths from 1852 thru 1910]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_from_1852_thru_1910|Deaths from 1852 thru 1910]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Kentucky Death Records#Deaths_after_1910|Deaths after 1910]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_after_1910|Deaths after 1910]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span>


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


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


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<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths from 1852 thru 1910'''  ==
== '''Deaths from 1852 thru 1910'''  ==


In 1852, Kentucky law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. <br>  
In 1852, Florida law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. <br>  


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  
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| '''Free;''' dates vary by county; [[Kentucky Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Coverage_Table|view a coverage table]]
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== '''Deaths after 1910'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1910'''  ==


The state of Kentucky began recording deaths in 1911.  
The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1911.  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
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| '''Free;''' dates vary by county; [[Kentucky Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Coverage_Table|view a coverage table]]
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Revision as of 11:27, 14 May 2013

How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Florida Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Florida with general compliance by 1917. Counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]

Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1852[edit | edit source]

Before 1852, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths from 1852 thru 1910[edit | edit source]

In 1852, Florida law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete.

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Florida Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
Choose one of the following:

1852-1953 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1852-1953 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Next try:
Includes Index Only

1843-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county; view a coverage table
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths after 1910[edit | edit source]

The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1911.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Florida Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
Choose one of the following:

1852-1953 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1852-1953 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Next try:
Includes Index Only

1911-1992 - At Univ. of KY Free
1911-1955 - At FamilySearch.org Free
1843-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county; view a coverage table
Choose one of the following:

1911-2000 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1911-2000 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county

If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
  • The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
  • The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
  • The brothers or sisters 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 other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


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