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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].


== Record Content ==
{{HR Add}}
=== 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
*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 ===
{{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


Records may contain the following information:
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
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*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
Death records
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
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*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
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*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2240477|New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949}}
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
*{{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}}
 
*{{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}}
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== 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.
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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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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]

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