New Zealand, Auckland, Waikumete Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

New Zealand

What is in the Collection?
The collection will include burial records from the Waikumete Cemetery in Auckland, New Zealand. The records span from 1886-1948.

The cemetery’s original name was Waikomiti. This term can be found in earlier records at the cemetery. The name officially changed in 1898 to the current spelling.

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Burial records may contain the following information:
 * Name and Age of Deceased
 * Date and Place of Death and Burial
 * Occupation
 * Cause of Death
 * Birthplace of Deceased
 * Religion
 * Years in province

How Do I Search the Collection?
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what do if no record is found. As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, approximated birth or death year, and residence. To search this collection by name: Fill in the requested information on 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.

To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "Index" ⇒Select the appropriate "Type of burial" which takes you to the images.

What Do I Do Next?

 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the death date to locate other records, such as obituaries.
 * Use the birthplace to help locate migration records.
 * Sometimes family members are buried near each other. Compare the block, section, and lot numbers of potential relatives to see if they were buried close to each other.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * You may need to search for your ancestor using a nickname.
 * Check to see if any family members are listed on the record.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, Now What?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Look for the handwritten index near the beginning of the volumes.
 * Try searching for just the given name or surname as one may be indexed incorrectly.

Citing this Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. Collection Citation

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