Online Index of Deaths, 1872-1985, for British Columbia, Canada

This site provides a way to search for individuals who died in British Columbia, 1872-1930. The indexes include 3,423 names from World War Two overseas casualties covering the years 1940-1945.

Content

 * Name of person
 * Date
 * Age
 * Place of Registration
 * Registration Number
 * Canada Archives Microfilm Number
 * Family History Library (GSU) Microfilm Number

Internet Address

 * http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-58145E/gbsearch/Deaths

Option: search Google.com for keywords Vital Event Indexes British Columbia

Using the site

 * 1) In step 1, click the box next to Deaths (1872-1985).
 * 2) In step 2, type the name and information of the person you want to find.
 * 3) Click Start Search.

Cost
Free

Tips

 * To see a printer-friendly view, click the underlined number to the left of a person's name.
 * Birth, death and marriage certificates are not the same as vital registrations. Registration records may contain more information than appears on a certificate. Certificates contain information extracted from the original registration record.
 * To learn how to order a copy of a certificate or registration, go to the Vital Statistics Agency at http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/index.html?SMSESSION=NO.
 * Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).