India Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

India

What is in This Collection?
India Death and Burial 1719-1948. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Collection Content
The following information may be found in these records:

Death and Burial
 * Name
 * Gender
 * Burial date and place
 * Death place
 * Age
 * Date of birth
 * Place of birth
 * Parents' names
 * Spouse's name
 * Names of other family members
 * Marital status

Coverage Table
The Coverage Table shows the places and time periods of the original records in this collection. The table indicates how many records the collection has from each place. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.

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 research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Continue to search the index for family members
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Use the information found to search other records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * They might have been listed under a middle name
 * A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in India.
 * Research Tips and Strategies

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.