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| start_year = 1957
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| FS_URL_03 = [[New York Research Tips and Strategies]]
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== What is in This Collection? ==
== 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].
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].


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
The following information may be found in these records:
The following information may be found in these records:
'''Death'''
*The name of deceased  
*The name of deceased  
*Death date  
*Death date  
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*Age  
*Age  
*File number  
*File number  
*Names of descendents
== Collection Content ==
== 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  
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  
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*The approximate date of death
*The approximate date of death
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== 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]].
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? ==
== 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? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Add any new information to your records
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*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[New York, United States Genealogy|New York]].
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* [[GuidedResearch:New York|New York Guided Research]]
* [[New York Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step New York Research, 1880-Present]]
 
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
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=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
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*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
*{{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}}
*{{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}}
*{{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}}
*{{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}}
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== Citing This Collection ==
== 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.
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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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]

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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]

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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