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Minnesota gained statehood in 1858. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1908. General compliance followed shortly after in 1910.  
Minnesota gained statehood in 1858. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1908. General compliance followed shortly after in 1910.  
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== '''Deaths between 1870 and 1908'''<br>  ==
== '''Deaths between 1870 and 1908'''<br>  ==


 
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/minnesota/index.html Online Minnesota Death Records & Indexes]
 
*{{RecordSearch|1680831|Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1900}} Index only.
*{{RecordSearch|1858352|Minnesota, Death Records, 1866-1916}} Index only.
*[http://people.mnhs.org/dci/ MNHS Minnesota Death Certificates Index, 1904-2001] Index only.
*{{RecordSearch|1937234|Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002}} Index only.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7316 Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], Incomplete, ($).


Some counties in Minnesota began to keep death records in 1870. Statewide registration started in 1908. General compliance throughout the state began in 1910.  
Some counties in Minnesota began to keep death records in 1870. Statewide registration started in 1908. General compliance throughout the state began in 1910.  
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Minnesota. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
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| '''Free;''' index of death records in St. Paul (Ramsey County) and Minneapolis (Hennepin County), Minnesota. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''Free;''' index of death records in St. Paul (Ramsey County) and Minneapolis (Hennepin County), Minnesota. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
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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?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
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There are two options:  
There are two options:  


*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can view the microfilm at the FamilySearch Library or some [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers].
*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library.  
*You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:  
*You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:  
**[http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/death.html Minnesota Department of Health ]  
**[http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/death.html Minnesota Department of Health ]  
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== '''Deaths after 1908'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1908'''  ==
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/minnesota/index.html Online Minnesota Death Records & Indexes]
*{{RecordSearch|1680831|Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1900}} Index only.
*{{RecordSearch|1858352|Minnesota, Death Records, 1866-1916}} Index only.
*[http://people.mnhs.org/dci/ MNHS Minnesota Death Certificates Index, 1904-2001] Index only.
*{{RecordSearch|1937234|Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002}} Index only.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7316 Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], Incomplete, ($).


The state of Minnesota began recording deaths in 1908.  
The state of Minnesota began recording deaths in 1908.  
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| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Minnesota Department of Health in Minneapolis
| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Minnesota Department of Health in Minneapolis
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index to death records from the state of Minnesota. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the FamilySearch Library and at some FamilySearch Centers. Also available on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7316&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0000584978&o_lid=0000584978&o_sch=Affiliate+External Ancestry] ($), [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7316&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0000584978&o_lid=0000584978&o_sch=Affiliate+External free at FamilySearch centers.]
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Minnesota. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the FamilySearch Library and at some FamilySearch Centers
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
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To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate from one of the following locations:  
To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate from one of the following locations:  


*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can view the microfilm at the FamilySearch Library or some [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers].
*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library.  
*Minnesota Historical Society - click on the "'''Add To Order'''" button to the left of each desired listing. Clicking on that link will start the process of ordering the certificate.  
*Minnesota Historical Society - click on the "'''Add To Order'''" button to the left of each desired listing. Clicking on that link will start the process of ordering the certificate.  
*You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:  
*You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:  
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Revision as of 13:22, 28 April 2016

United States Gotoarrow.png US Vital Records Gotoarrow.png How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Minnesota Gotoarrow.png Vital Records Gotoarrow.png Minnesota Deaths

Minnesota gained statehood in 1858. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1908. General compliance followed shortly after in 1910.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1870[edit | edit source]

Before 1870, 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:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths between 1870 and 1908
[edit | edit source]

Some counties in Minnesota began to keep death records in 1870. Statewide registration started in 1908. General compliance throughout the state began in 1910.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases.

Minnesota Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only
Try 1st:
1835-1990 - At FamilySearch.org Free; index to death and burial records from the state of Minnesota. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
Try 2nd:
1866-1916 - At FamilySearch.org Free; index of death records in St. Paul (Ramsey County) and Minneapolis (Hennepin County), Minnesota. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
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]

There are two options:

  • If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can order the microfilm from the Family History Library.
  • You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:


Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths after 1908[edit | edit source]

The state of Minnesota began recording deaths in 1908.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database.

Minnesota Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only
Try 1st:
1908-2001 - At Minnesota Historical Society Free; index of deaths from the Minnesota Department of Health in Minneapolis
Try 2nd:
1835-1990 - At FamilySearch.org Free; index to death and burial records from the state of Minnesota. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
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]

To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate from one of the following locations:

  • FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can order the microfilm from the Family History Library.
  • Minnesota Historical Society - click on the "Add To Order" button to the left of each desired listing. Clicking on that link will start the process of ordering the certificate.
  • You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two 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.

Return to top: Choose another death year


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