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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Mississippi Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1912 in Mississippi. Counties have copies of these records. | Statewide registration of deaths began in 1912 in Mississippi. 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%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Deaths_before_1879|Deaths before 1879]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Deaths_before_1879|Deaths before 1879]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Deaths_from_1879_thru_1912|Deaths from 1879 thru 1912]]''' </span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Deaths_from_1879_thru_1912|Deaths from 1879 thru 1912]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Death Records#Deaths_from_1912_thru_the_present|Deaths from 1912 thru the present]]'''</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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<center>[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Deaths from 1879 thru 1912''' == | == '''Deaths from 1879 thru 1912''' == | ||
In 1879, Mississippi law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. Records are known to exist for Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Lauderdale, Panola, Pike, and Tallahatchie counties.<br> | |||
==== '''Obtain the Records''' ==== | |||
Death records from 1879 to 1912 are available on microfilm through the Family History Library for Hancock, Harrison, Lauderdale, Panola, and Tallahatchie counties. To locate these records, search the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog] for the name of the county and look under "Vital Records." | |||
The [http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html State Department of Health] has early records for Harrison, Hinds, and Pike counties. | |||
<center>[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Mississippi Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Deaths from 1912 thru the present''' == | == '''Deaths from 1912 thru the present''' == | ||
The state of Mississippi began recording deaths in 1912. | |||
The state of Mississippi began recording deaths in 1912. Currently, there are no online indexes to Mississippi death certificates. | |||
==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:''' the [ | '''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:''' the [http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,1248,109,62.html Mississippi State Department of Health] will do a 5-year search for free.<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 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: | ||
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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 15:42, 4 June 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Mississippi Deaths
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1912 in Mississippi. Counties have copies of these records.
Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Deaths before 1879[edit | edit source]
Before 1879, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
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Deaths from 1879 thru 1912[edit | edit source]
In 1879, Mississippi law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. Records are known to exist for Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Lauderdale, Panola, Pike, and Tallahatchie counties.
Obtain the Records[edit | edit source]
Death records from 1879 to 1912 are available on microfilm through the Family History Library for Hancock, Harrison, Lauderdale, Panola, and Tallahatchie counties. To locate these records, search the Family History Library Catalog for the name of the county and look under "Vital Records."
The State Department of Health has early records for Harrison, Hinds, and Pike counties.
Deaths from 1912 thru the present[edit | edit source]
The state of Mississippi began recording deaths in 1912. Currently, there are no online indexes to Mississippi death certificates.
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
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 MS 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 free | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
If you do not know the exact date or place of death: the Mississippi State Department of Health will do a 5-year search for free.
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 parent of the person on the certificate
- The spouse, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild of the person on the certificate
- The informant of the person listed on the certificate
- The legal guardian of the person listed 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.