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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Louisiana Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Louisiana. | Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Louisiana. Counties have copies of these records. | ||
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== '''Deaths before 1911''' == | == '''Deaths before 1911''' == | ||
Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the state | Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. Some cities began recording deaths earlier, such as Atlanta (beginning in 1896), Macon (beginning in 1882), and Savannah (beginning in 1803). For further information on cities, see [[Georgia Vital Records#Death_Records|Georgia Death Records]]. In most cases, you must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place. | ||
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<center>[[How to Find Louisiana Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Louisiana Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1609793|1850-1875, 1894-1956 - At FamilySearch.org}} | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1609793|1850-1875, 1894-1956 - At FamilySearch.org}} | ||
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| width="25%" | [http://www.sos.la.gov/ | | width="25%" | [http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/640/Default.aspx 1911-1960 - At LA Sec. of State] | ||
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| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6697 1900-1949 - 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=6697 1900-1949 - 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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| ''Can't search the index listed above?'' | | ''Can't search the index listed above?'' | ||
| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http:// | | Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.health.state.ga.us/programs/vitalrecords/death.asp Georgia Department of Public Health]. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?''' | ||
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates''' | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http:// | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/la.html#County From County of Death] | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/639/n/236 From LA Dept. of Health office] | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/639/n/236 From LA Dept. of Health office] | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
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| May be more expensive than ordering from the | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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::'''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. | ::'''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. | ||
Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the | '''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>''' | ||
Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the Family History Library {{FHL|1143131|item|disp=FHL film 1575614 (1st of 661 films)}}. | |||
<center>[[How to Find Louisiana Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Louisiana Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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:*[[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]] | ||
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:59, 4 June 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Louisiana Deaths
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Louisiana. Counties have copies of these records.
Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Deaths before 1911[edit | edit source]
Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. Some cities began recording deaths earlier, such as Atlanta (beginning in 1896), Macon (beginning in 1882), and Savannah (beginning in 1803). For further information on cities, see Georgia Death Records. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
| Records that give death information: | ||
Deaths from 1911 thru the present[edit | edit source]
The state of Louisiana 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.
| Louisiana Deaths Databases - Includes Index Only | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1850-1875, 1894-1956 - At FamilySearch.org | Free | |||
| Next try: | ||||
| 1911-1960 - At LA Sec. of State | Free | |||
| Next try: | ||||
| Choose one of the following: | ||||
| 1900-1949 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| 1900-1949 - 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? | Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the Georgia Department of Public Health. | |||
| 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 LA Dept. of Health office | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | |
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 spouse of the person on the certificate
- The adult child of the person on the certificate
- The siblings of the person on the certificate
- The parent of the person on the certificate
- The grandparent of the person on the certificate
- The adult grandchild of the person on the certificate
- 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.
Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the Family History Library FHL film 1575614 (1st of 661 films).