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''[[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 1899 in Florida; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. | Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Florida; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. Counties have copies of these records. | ||
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<span style="font- | == '''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%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_before_1877|Deaths before 1877]]'''</span> | |||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_from_1877_thru_1917|Deaths from 1877 thru 1917]]'''</span> | |||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_after_1917|Deaths after 1917]]''' </span> | |||
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| align="center" colspan="3" | | | align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give death information:''' | ||
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:[[Florida Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] | |||
:[[Florida Newspapers|Newspapers]] | |||
:[[Florida Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]] | |||
:[[Florida Taxation|Tax Records]] | |||
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:[[Florida Church Records|Church Records]] | |||
:[[Florida Census|Census]] | |||
:[[Florida Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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== '''Deaths | == '''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 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. | ||
=== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' === | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ==== | ||
For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases. | For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases. | ||
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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 | | 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 | ||
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| ''Try 2nd:'' | | ''Try 2nd:'' | ||
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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 | | '''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. | ||
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| ''Try 3rd:'' | | ''Try 3rd:'' | ||
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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 Florida 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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=== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' === | If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]]. | ||
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | |||
There are two options: | There are two options: | ||
*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can | *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 | *If the indexed information did NOT contain a GS microfilm number, you can you can order a microfilm corresponding to the correct time frame when the death occurred from the library's database of {{FHL|816256|item|disp=Florida death certificates, 1877-1939}}. | ||
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The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917. | The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917. | ||
=== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' === | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ==== | ||
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database. | For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database. | ||
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. | ||
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=== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' === | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
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: | ||
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*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/florida VitalChek] | *[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/florida VitalChek] | ||
Death records are also maintained at the | 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. | ||
'''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 Wisconsin Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | |||
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'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate with information on the cause of death for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be: | |||
'''NOTE:''' A copy of the certificate with information about the cause of death cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of death. | :*The decedent's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling | ||
:Documentation that demonstrates his or her interest in the estate of the decedent; | |||
:*Any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of the previously mentioned persons. | |||
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the certificate with information about the cause of death 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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== Related Wiki Articles == | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] | ||
*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]] | ||
*[[United States Record | :*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]] | ||
*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | :*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | ||
*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | :*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | ||
*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | :*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]] | :*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]] | ||
*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] [[Category:Florida]] | |||
Revision as of 11:24, 4 June 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Florida Deaths
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Florida; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. Counties have copies of these records.
Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Deaths before 1877[edit | edit source]
Before 1877, 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: | ||
Deaths Between 1877 and 1939
[edit | edit source]
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.
STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]
For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases.
| Florida Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org | 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 | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| 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. | |||
| Try 3rd: | ||||
| 1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org | Free; index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No death record for your ancestor? | Other records with death information | |||
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for death information in other records.
STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
There are two options:
- If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can 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 time frame when the death occurred from the library's database of Florida death certificates, 1877-1939.
Deaths after 1939[edit | edit source]
The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917.
STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database.
| Florida Death Databases - Includes Index Only | ||
| 1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org | Free; index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. | |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
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:
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.
If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.
Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate with information on the cause of death for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:
- The decedent's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling
- Documentation that demonstrates his or her interest in the estate of the decedent;
- Any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of the previously mentioned persons.
- NOTE: A copy of the certificate with information about the cause of death 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.