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This collection will include records from 1500-2013.


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These records include an index to death records from the state of New York, excluding New York City. This index is provided by the [https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/Genealogical-Research-Death-Index-Beginning-1957/vafa-pf2s State Department of Health] The index contains information on decedents, date of death, gender, age at death and NYS file number that will allow the public to search for individuals on a variety of genealogy criteria (if on file for at least 50 years). For more information, see [www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/genealogy New York Vital Records information].
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== What is in This Collection? ==
These records include an index to death records from the state of New York, excluding New York City. This index is provided by the [https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/Genealogical-Research-Death-Index-Beginning-1957/vafa-pf2s State Department of Health]. The index will allow the public to search for individuals on a variety of genealogy criteria if the information has been in the file for at least 50 years. For more information, see [http://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/genealogy New York Vital Records information].


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== Record Content ==
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
*The name of deceased
*Death date
*Gender
*Age
*File number
== Collection Content ==
Use the name and file number to search the [https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/Genealogical-Research-Death-Index-Beginning-1957/vafa-pf2s State Department of Health] records
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it  helpful to know:
*The name of deceased
*The approximate date of death
=== Search the Index ===
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Search for an obituary
*Search for a cemetery records
*Use the name and age to search census records
*Search for a probate record
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur


=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
Records may contain the following information:
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
Subjects
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
Death records
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
 
*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2373798|New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2240477|New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}}
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*{{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}}
 
== Citing This Collection ==
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Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 
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== Related Websites ==
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*[www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/genealogy New York vital records information]
*[https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/Genealogical-Research-Death-Index-Beginning-1957/vafa-pf2s State Department of Health Death Index]
 
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=== Citation for This Collection ===
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Record Description[edit | edit source]

This collection will include records from 1500-2013.

These records include an index to death records from the state of New York, excluding New York City. This index is provided by the State Department of Health The index contains information on decedents, date of death, gender, age at death and NYS file number that will allow the public to search for individuals on a variety of genealogy criteria (if on file for at least 50 years). For more information, see [www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/genealogy New York Vital Records information].

Record Content[edit | edit source]

Records may contain the following information: Subjects Death records Template:Incomplete Content Section

How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

Keep in mind:

  • There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
  • You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
  • Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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Related Websites[edit | edit source]

Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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Contributions to This Article[edit | edit source]

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Citation for This Collection[edit | edit source]

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.

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