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These records include an index to death records from the state of New York, excluding New York City, for the years 1500 to 2013. 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].
== What is in This Collection? ==


== Record Content  ==
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].


The index includes:
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}


*Name of deceased  
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
 
'''Death'''
*The name of deceased  
*Death date  
*Death date  
*Gender  
*Gender  
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*Names of descendents
*Names of descendents


== How to Use the Record  ==
== 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
}}


To begin your search it would be helpful to know
=== 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]].


*Name of deceased
== What Do I Do Next? ==
*Other identifying information such as age or death date
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.


=== Search the Collection  ===
=== 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


To search the collection 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:
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
=== Research Helps ===
*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.
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]]


For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===


=== Using the Information  ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{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}}


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:
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===


*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.
== Citing This Collection ==
*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 ===
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.


*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.
{{Collection citation}}
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
{{Record_Citation}}
*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]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[New York Genealogy]].}}
 
== 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 Vital Records]]
*[[New York Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
 
== Contributions to This Article  ==
 
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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.” Index. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. 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, 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[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

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[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. 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?[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]

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?[edit | edit source]

  • 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 the state of New York.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[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.

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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