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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Arkansas Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
SEE ALSO [[Arkansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records|Arkansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records]] | |||
Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are also available from the state. Public access to death records from Arkansas is restricted to deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago. <br> | Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are also available from the state. Public access to death records from Arkansas is restricted to deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago. <br> | ||
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== '''When did the death occur? ''' == | == '''When did the death occur? ''' == | ||
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== '''Deaths before 1914''' == | == '''Deaths before 1914''' == | ||
Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914, but compliance was not complete until the 1940s. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are available at the [ | Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914, but compliance was not complete until the 1940s. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are available at the [http://www.ark-ives.com/ Arkansas History Commission]. <br> | ||
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link. | For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Arkansas Deaths Databases''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Arkansas Deaths Databases - Includes Index Only''' | ||
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| width=" | | width="25%" | [http://www.ark-ives.com/documenting/in-remembrance/default.aspx An Electronic Index of Arkansas Deaths, 1819-1920 , Arkansas History Commission] | ||
| width=" | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' The In Remembrance database provides information about family and historical figures from every area of the state, showing the name attached to the death record, the source in which to find the death record, and the record's date. Ongoing project - not complete. | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674710|Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org}} | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674710|Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org}}] | ||
| width="65%" | '''Free; '''Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the | | width="65%" | '''Free; '''Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 10,447 records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | ||
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| align="center" colspan="3" | | | align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give death information:''' | ||
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ==== | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Arkansas Deaths Databases - Index Only''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Arkansas Deaths Databases - Index Only''' | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674710|Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org}} | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674710|Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org}} | ||
| width="65%" | '''Free; '''Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the | | width="65%" | '''Free; '''Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 10,447 records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | ||
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| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8771 Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries] | ||
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org | | '''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=8771 Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - use your Ancestry subscription] | | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8771 Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - use your Ancestry subscription] | ||
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library | | '''$,''' [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 for free through your local public library | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''Arkansas Department of Health Databases'' | | align="left" colspan="3" | ''Arkansas Department of Health Databases'' | ||
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| [ | | [http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/certificatesVitalRecords/Pages/DeathRecords.aspx Arkansas Department of Health Death Records 1914-present] | ||
| '''$ to request a search and order certificate''' | | '''$ to request a search and order certificate''' | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | | | align="left" colspan="3" | ''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)'' | ||
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| width="25%" | [http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ssdi/ 1937 to present at Genealogy Bank] | |||
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most current version; few records before 1962; gives place where the last benefit was sent | |||
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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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<center>[[How to Find Alabama Death Records#When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Alabama Death Records#When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Death_Records|Learn more about U.S. death records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Death_Records|Learn more about U.S. death records]] | ||
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:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find U.S. death Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find 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 14:18, 1 July 2014
How to Find United States Deaths 
Arkansas Deaths
SEE ALSO Arkansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records
Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are also available from the state. Public access to death records from Arkansas is restricted to deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago.
When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Death Records |
Deaths before 1914[edit | edit source]
Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914, but compliance was not complete until the 1940s. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are available at the Arkansas History Commission.
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
| Arkansas Deaths Databases - Includes Index Only | ||||
| An Electronic Index of Arkansas Deaths, 1819-1920 , Arkansas History Commission | Free; The In Remembrance database provides information about family and historical figures from every area of the state, showing the name attached to the death record, the source in which to find the death record, and the record's date. Ongoing project - not complete. | |||
| Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org] | Free; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 10,447 records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Records that give death information: | ||
Deaths from 1914 to the present[edit | edit source]
Arkansas death records are open to the public for deaths that occurred at least 50 years ago.
STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]
| Arkansas Deaths Databases - Index Only | ||||
| Arkansas Deaths and Burials, 1882-1929; 1945-1963 at FamilySearch.org | Free; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Arkansas. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 10,447 records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | |||
| Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 at FamilySearch.org | Free; Index of deaths from the Arkansas Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Department of Health. Index provided by Ancestry.com. | |||
| Ancestry Database - Choose one of the following: | ||||
| Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - use your Ancestry subscription | $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library | |||
| Arkansas Department of Health Databases | ||||
| Arkansas Department of Health - Death Certificate 1935-1961 Search and Order Service | Free to search; $ to order certificate | |||
| Arkansas Department of Health Death Records 1914-present | $ to request a search and order certificate | |||
| Social Security Death Index (SSDI) | ||||
| 1937 to present at Genealogy Bank | Free; most current version; few records before 1962; gives place where the last benefit was sent | |||
| 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 | |||
STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
PART A: You know the exact date of death
| To Order Death Certificates | |||
| From County of Death | From Arkansas 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 an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.
PART B: You don't know the exact date of death
If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the Arkansas Department of Health office will conduct a search.
Individual counties will also search their records for deaths that occurred in their municipality.
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.
Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Learn more about U.S. death records
- How to find U.S. birth records
- How to find U.S. marriage records
- How to Find U.S. death Records
- United States Record Selection Table
- U.S. Vital Records Overview
- United States Vital Records
- Locating United States Vital Records
- United States Birth Records
- United States Marriage Records