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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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== Record Content ==
== What is in This Collection? ==


Records may contain the following information:
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].
Subjects
Death records
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== How to Use the Record ==


=== Search the Collection ===
{{HR Add}}
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors 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 compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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Keep in mind:
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
The following information may be found in these records:
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.


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'''Death'''
*The name of deceased
*Death date
*Gender
*Age
*File number
*Names of descendents


== Related Websites ==
== 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 ===
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*[www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/genealogy New York vital records information]
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
*[https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/Genealogical-Research-Death-Index-Beginning-1957/vafa-pf2s State Department of Health Death Index]
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]].


== Related Wiki Articles ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
[[New York]]
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== Contributions to This Article ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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*Search for an obituary
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*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


== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. 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.
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[New York, United States Genealogy|New York]].
* [[GuidedResearch:New York|New York Guided Research]]
* [[New York Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step New York Research, 1880-Present]]


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*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
*{{RecordSearch|2373798|New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962}}
*{{RecordSearch|2240477|New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949}}
*{{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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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
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Location of New York
Record Description
Record Type State Health Department
Collection years 1957-1963
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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, for the years 1957-1963. 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

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Death

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

Collection Content

Use the name and file number to search the 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 by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches


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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • 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?

  • 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

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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