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== Record Description  ==
 
These records include an index to death records from the state of New York, excluding New York City, for the years 1957-1963. 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].
 
== Record Content  ==


The index includes:  
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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].


*Name of deceased  
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
*The name of deceased  
*Death date  
*Death date  
*Gender  
*Gender  
*Age  
*Age  
*File number  
*File number  
*Names of descendents
== 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 to Use the Record  ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it  helpful to know:
To begin your search it would be helpful to know
*The name of deceased
*The approximate date of death
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link| CID=CID2285574 }}
=== 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


*Name of deceased
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*Other identifying information such as age or death date
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
=== Search the Collection  ===
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
 
=== Research Helps ===
'''To search this collection by name:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
*{{RecordSearch|2373798|New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962}}
 
*{{RecordSearch|2240477|New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949}}
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
*{{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}}
 
*{{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}}
=== Using the Information  ===
== Citing This Collection ==
 
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.
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:
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*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.
*Use the age to calculate an approximate birth date.
*Use the name and age to search census and probate indexes.
 
=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
 
*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.
 
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ===
 
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.
 
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|New York, Vital Records|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[New York Archives and Libraries]]. }}
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
*[http://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]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[New York Genealogy ]]
*[[New York Vital Records]]
*[[New York Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
 
== How You Can Contribute  ==
 
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== Citations for This Collection ==
 
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. 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. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.  
 
'''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation| text = “New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963.” Database. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing State Department of Health. Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany.}}<br><br>
 
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

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 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 New York Vital Records information.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • The name of deceased
  • Death date
  • Gender
  • Age
  • File number

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Use the name and file number to search the State Department of Health records

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it helpful to know:

  • The name of deceased
  • The approximate date of death

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
  • Consult the New York Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in New York.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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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