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[[Image:Kentucky death certificate amanda pitt.jpg|thumb|right]]Because much of the information about the availability of death records in Kentucky is similar to birth records, see the discussion about these records under the heading ''[[Kentucky Vital Records#Birth_and_Death_Records|Births and Deaths]].''  
[[Image:Kentucky death certificate amanda pitt.jpg|thumb|right]]Because much of the information about the availability of death records in Kentucky is similar to birth records, see the discussion about these records under the heading ''[[Kentucky Vital Records#Birth_and_Death_Records|Births and Deaths]].''  
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*'''1787-1854''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48036 Kentucky Obituaries, 1787-1854] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$)
*'''1787-1854''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48036 Kentucky Obituaries, 1787-1854] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$)
*'''1843–1970''' {{RecordSearch|1674848|Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970}}is an index to many of these records. Not all records are complete for early years.  
*'''1843–1970''' {{RecordSearch|1674848|Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970}}is an index to many of these records. Not all records are complete for early years.  
*'''1852-1953''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1222 Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953] at Ancestry.com ($)  
*'''1852-1953''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1222 Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953] at Ancestry.com ($)  
*'''1852–1859, 1874–1878''' The Kentucky Historical Society has an incomplete index to the 1852 to 1859 and 1874 to 1878 death records. An index to these recordes is found in the {{FHL|44086|item|disp=FHL film 169079 (first of 28 films)}} ''Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, ''volumes 39-41 and 43-63''. To see an index to the titles in these volumes consult [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]. ''  
*'''1852–1859, 1874–1878''' - The Kentucky Historical Society has an incomplete index to the 1852 to 1859 and 1874 to 1878 death records. An index to these recordes is found in the {{FHL|44086|item|disp=FHL film 169079 (first of 28 films)}} ''Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, ''volumes 39-41 and 43-63''. To see an index to the titles in these volumes consult [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]. ''  
*'''1852-1910''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1222 Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953]. ($) Includes index and images.  
*'''1852-1910''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1222 Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953]. ($) Includes index and images.  
*'''1850, 1860, 1870'''For an index to deaths occurring during the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census years, see: ''Index, Kentucky Mortality Records, for the Year ending June, 1850, 1860, 1870''. <ref>[N.p.], 1949–1950. ({FHL|87427|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 V23di, FHL film 873777 Item 1}}</ref>These records are arranged by year and list the name of the deceased and the page number in the original records.  
*'''1850, 1860, 1870''' - For an index to deaths occurring during the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census years, see: ''Index, Kentucky Mortality Records, for the Year ending June, 1850, 1860, 1870''. <ref>[N.p.], 1949–1950. ({FHL|87427|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 V23di, FHL film 873777 Item 1}}</ref>These records are arranged by year and list the name of the deceased and the page number in the original records.  
*'''1911–1947'''''Kentucky Death Certificates, 1911–1947''. <ref>Kentucky. Office of Vital Statistics. ''Kentucky Death Certificates, 1911–1947''. Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, 1993–1998. {{FHL|760045|item|disp=FHL film 1904664 (first of 357 films)}}  </ref>The death certificates are arranged by year, by month, and then alphabetically by county. The certificate numbers are continuous for each year. <br>  
*'''1911–1947''' - Kentucky Death Certificates, 1911–1947. <ref>Kentucky. Office of Vital Statistics. ''Kentucky Death Certificates, 1911–1947''. Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, 1993–1998. {{FHL|760045|item|disp=FHL film 1904664 (first of 357 films)}}  </ref>The death certificates are arranged by year, by month, and then alphabetically by county. The certificate numbers are continuous for each year. <br>  
*'''1911-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1417491|Kentucky, Death Records, 1911-1955}} Index to death records. -Free Digital Copy
*'''1911-1965''' - {{RecordSearch|1417491|Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1911-1995'''''Kentucky Death Index, 1911–1995''. <ref>Kentucky. Office of Vital Statistics. ''Kentucky Death Index, 1911–1995''. [Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics], 1997. ({{FHL|740629|item|FHL fiche 6118879 (first of  188)}} </ref>The index contains the deceased’s name, death date and place, age, and place of residence as well as the volume and certificate number.  
*'''1911-1995''' - Kentucky Death Index, 1911–1995. <ref>Kentucky. Office of Vital Statistics. ''Kentucky Death Index, 1911–1995''. [Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics], 1997. ({{FHL|740629|item|FHL fiche 6118879 (first of  188)}} </ref>The index contains the deceased’s name, death date and place, age, and place of residence as well as the volume and certificate number.  
*'''1911-2000''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3077 Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000] at Ancestry.com ($)  
*'''1911-2000''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3077 Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000] at Ancestry.com ($)  


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