Indiana, Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Location of Indiana | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Death Index |
| Collection years | 1882-1920 |
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| the Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records in Indianapolis | |
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
The collection consists of a death index from the Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records in Indianapolis. The index is provided by Ancestry.com. The collection includes records from 1882 to 1920.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Death
- Age at Death
- Estimated Birth Year
- DGS Number
- Date of Death
- Certificate Number or page number
- GSU Film Number
- Image number
- Name of Deceased
- Name of Father
- Name of Mother
- Name of Spouse
- Place of Death
- Sex
- Page Number
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
An example of the information that may be included on an indexed record:
| John P. Smith | Indiana Death Index |
| Name | John P. Smith |
| Event Type | Death |
| Event Date | 09 Sep 1912 |
| Event Place | Greenfield, Indiana |
| Age | 74 |
| Birth Year (Estimated) | 1838 |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | W |
| Affiliate Repository Place | County Health Office, Hancock County Department of Health |
| Source Reference | The source of this record...Indiana Works Progress Administration |
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the individual
- The date of the event or the name of a parent or spouse
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- 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 the death certificate
- Search for an obituary and cemetery record
- Use the information found in the index to search for census records
- Search for other vital records, such as birth and marriage
- Search for land and probate records
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
- If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
- Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Indiana.
- Indiana Guided Research
- Indiana Record Finder
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1900 | 1900-Present
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
