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'''Introduction to Vital Records'''  
'''Introduction to Vital Records'''  


[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/florida.htm Florida State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.  
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/florida.htm Florida State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.  


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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Marriage Records'''  
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Death/Will'''&nbsp;'''Records'''
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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/Default.aspx?htx=List&dbid=8784 1822 - 1875 &amp; 1927 - 2001]&nbsp;$
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/Default.aspx?htx=List&dbid=8784 1822 - 1875 &amp; 1927 - 2001] $
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/?page=1&countryId=34&recordType=Vital 1877 -1939]
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==Florida Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online==
==Online Resources==


{{Adoption FLGenWeb Project}} The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Florida Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Florida Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''  
===Birth===
*'''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1674799|Florida Births and Christenings, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170703223928/http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Florida Florida Databases]- Free
 
*USGenWeb.org [https://sites.google.com/a/flgenweb.net/official/ Florida Site] - Free
===Marriage===
*Search for Florida Collections at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=UNITED_STATES United States] at FamilySearch
*'''1802-1998''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida US Marriages – Florida] at Findmypast — index & images ($)
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-FL-NDX.html Florida] - Free/$
*'''1822-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4019 Florida Compiled Marriages, 1822-1850] at Ancestry — index ($)
*Online Links for Florida [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Florida Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$
*'''1822-1875, 1927-2001''' {{RecordSearch|1949340|Florida Marriage Index}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8784 Ancestry]($)''
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/FL/ Florida Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;
*'''1823-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida County Marriages Records, 1823-1982] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*Search the [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Florida/Default.aspx Florida Birth, Marriage, and Death] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1823-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20623/florida-marriages?s=275764761 Florida Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*CDC to order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Florida.htm Florida Certificates] online. It&nbsp;also shows where to write and any restrictions&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free site, but the certificates cost money <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178"></span>($)
*'''1830-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1970-1999:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10217/florida-divorces-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Divorces, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage ($)
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1837-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1905-1915''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/webflcomarriages/ Selected Florida County Marriages, 1905-1915] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1929-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1970-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida Marriages, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20893/florida-county-marriages?s=275764761 Florida County Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
 
===Death===
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index] at Ancestry — index ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
 
===Divorce===
*'''1927-2001''': {{RecordSearch|1967745|Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8837 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1970-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10217/florida-divorces-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Divorces, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage — index ($)


==Birth Records==
==Birth Records==
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'''early - 1899'''  
'''early - 1899'''  


The Family History Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]] as well as an extensive collection of delayed birth records dating to the 1860s. For example, there are 22 microfilms of delayed birth records for Leon County, 1874 to 1948, and two films of Pensacola birth and death records, 1891 to 1910.  
The FamilySearch Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]] as well as an extensive collection of delayed birth records dating to the 1860s. For example, there are 22 microfilms of delayed birth records for Leon County, 1874 to 1948, and two films of Pensacola birth and death records, 1891 to 1910.  


'''1899 - present'''  
'''1899 - present'''  
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information'''
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| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early - 1899'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early - 1899'''  
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1899&nbsp;- present'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1899 - present'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Child'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Child'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Sex'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Sex'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Race'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Race'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |&nbsp;X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |&nbsp; X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Midwife/Doctor'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Midwife/Doctor'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date &amp; Place of Birth'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date &amp; Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
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Statewide registration of marriages began in June 1927.  
Statewide registration of marriages began in June 1927.  


Marriage records have been kept by each county, usually from the date the county was created. The Family History Library has a large collection of county marriage records. For example, the marriage licenses of the county judge for Hillsborough County are on 93 microfilms for the years 1849 to 1951, 1853 to 1927, and 1940 to 1956, with an index for 1846 to 1980.  
Marriage records have been kept by each county, usually from the date the county was created. The FamilySearch Library has a large collection of county marriage records. For example, the marriage licenses of the county judge for Hillsborough County are on 93 microfilms for the years 1849 to 1951, 1853 to 1927, and 1940 to 1956, with an index for 1846 to 1980.  


*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida United States Marriages – Florida, 1802-1998] at Findmypast ($) index and images
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida United States Marriages – Florida, 1802-1998] at Findmypast ($) index & images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida, County Marriages, 1823-1982] at Ancestry; index & images, ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida, County Marriages, 1823-1982] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1929-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Florida County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1929-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Florida County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1970-1999:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Marriages, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage ($)
*'''1970-1999:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Marriages, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage ($)
*'''1837-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1837-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  


Florida Combined Marriage Index'',''1927-1969''. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FSC|6081726|film}}film numbers 6081726-68. </ref>These records are in the Office of Vital Statistics.''  
Florida Combined Marriage Index'',''1927-1969''. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081726|film}}film numbers 6081726-68. </ref>These records are in the Office of Vital Statistics.''  




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{| width="550" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="center"
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|+'''Information in Florida Marriage Records'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early&nbsp;-&nbsp;1927'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early - 1927'''  
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1927 - present'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1927 - present'''
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Bride/Groom'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Bride/Groom'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Marriage'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Marriage'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Location of Marriage'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Location of Marriage'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Presiding Official'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Presiding Official'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence at Time of Marriage'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence at Time of Marriage'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
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Records of divorce proceedings are kept by the clerk of the circuit court in each county. You can write to the clerk for records up to June 1927. For records since then, write to the Office of Vital Statistics.  
Records of divorce proceedings are kept by the clerk of the circuit court in each county. You can write to the clerk for records up to June 1927. For records since then, write to the Office of Vital Statistics.  


The Family History Library has 305 microfiche of the ''Florida Combined Divorce and Annulment Index, 1927-1969''. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FSC|6081683}} film numbers 6081683-725.</ref>  
The FamilySearch Library has 305 microfiche of the ''Florida Combined Divorce and Annulment Index, 1927-1969''. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081683}} film numbers 6081683-725.</ref>  
*'''1927-1950''' {{RecordSearch|4475257|Florida, Divorce, 1927-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1927-1950''' {{RecordSearch|4475257|Florida, Divorce, 1927-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


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'''early - 1917'''  
'''early - 1917'''  


The Family History Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]].  
The FamilySearch Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]].  


Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917 and incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917.  
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917 and incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917.  
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*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1896-1916''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62440/ Fernandina, Florida, US, Death and Burial Records, 1896-1916] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


The Family History Library has 143 microfiche of the Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FSC|6081769}}</ref> You can obtain copies of the state's records by writing to:  
The FamilySearch Library has 143 microfiche of the Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081769}}</ref> You can obtain copies of the state's records by writing to:  


:Bureau of Vital Statistics<br>Attn:  Vital Records Section<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/ Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics]
:Bureau of Vital Statistics<br>Attn:  Vital Records Section<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/ Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics]


An explanation of the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Florida''.<ref>Jacksonville, Florida: Florida Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 975.9 A5h; microfilm 1036590 item 3; microfiche 6019962. </ref>  
An explanation of the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Florida''.<ref>Jacksonville, Florida: Florida Historical Records Survey, 1941; FS Library book 975.9 A5h; microfilm 1036590 item 3; microfiche 6019962. </ref>  


'''Fetal Deaths'''<br>
'''Fetal Deaths'''<br>
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{| width="507" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="center" style="width: 507px; height: 389px;"
|+'''Information in Florida&nbsp;Death Records'''
|+'''Information in Florida Death Records'''
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="40" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information<br>'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="40" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''before&nbsp;- 1917<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''before - 1917<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1917 - present<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1917 - present<br>'''
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Deceased<br>'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Deceased<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Death'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Death'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Death'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Death'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth/Age'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth/Age'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Burial'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Burial'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names/Maiden'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names/Maiden'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
|-
|-
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Occupation of Deceased'''
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Occupation of Deceased'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X  
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |
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==Tips==
==Tips==


*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time ot the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time ot the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records&nbsp;for christening, marriage, death or burial.&nbsp; A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and death.
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records for christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and death.
*Records for African Americans are often recorded in separate files with separate indexes.
*Records for African Americans are often recorded in separate files with separate indexes.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.&nbsp; Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*Search for Vital Records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by using a '''Place Search'''.  Search for Florida to locate records filed by the state and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.
*Search for Vital Records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by using a '''Place Search'''.  Search for Florida to locate records filed by the state and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.


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