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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Iowa Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Iowa; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917. Counties have copies of these records. | Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Iowa; however, general compliance did not begin until 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 Iowa Death Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_before_1877|Deaths before 1877]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_between_1877_and_1939|Deaths between 1877 and 1939]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Iowa Death Records#Deaths_after_1939|Deaths after 1939]]''' </span> | ||
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== '''Deaths before | == '''Deaths before 1877''' == | ||
Before | Before 1877, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. 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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== '''Deaths between | == '''Deaths between 1877 and 1939'''<br> == | ||
Statewide registration started in | Some counties in Iowa 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''' ==== | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch| | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1595003|1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org}} | ||
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of Iowa death records created by Iowa 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}} | |||
| '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Iowa. 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}} | |||
| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Iowa 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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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''' ==== | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
There are | There are two options: | ||
* | *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 order a microfilm corresponding to the correct certificate number from the library's database of {{FHL|816256|item|disp=Iowa death certificates, 1877-1939}}. | ||
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== '''Deaths after | == '''Deaths after 1939''' == | ||
The state of Iowa began recording deaths in | The state of Iowa 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="25%" | {{RecordSearch| | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}} | ||
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Iowa 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 | 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: | ||
** | *[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm Iowa Department of Health] | ||
*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/iowa VitalChek] | |||
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. | 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 | '''''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: | ||
:*The decedent's spouse, parent | :*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. | :*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. | ||
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'''NOTE:''' A copy of the certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until | |||
'''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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:*[[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 09:45, 10 June 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Iowa Deaths
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Iowa; 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 Iowa 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.
| Iowa Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org | Free; index of Iowa death records created by Iowa 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 Iowa. 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 Iowa 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 certificate number from the library's database of Iowa death certificates, 1877-1939.
Deaths after 1939[edit | edit source]
The state of Iowa 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.
| Iowa Death Databases - Includes Index Only | ||
| 1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org | Free; index of deaths from the Iowa 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.