California, San Mateo Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images to cemetery records from the Sunset Cemetery in San Mateo for the years 1901 to 1948.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * The name of the deceased
 * Date of recording
 * Birthplace
 * Age
 * Burial Date


 * Name of Cemetery
 * Grave number
 * Remarks

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The approximate date of burial

View the Images
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 * 1) Select the Surname Range to view the images.

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?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, and marriage
 * Use the information found in the record to find the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find probate records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and property records
 * Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index
 * Search for an obituary in a local newspaper

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. 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 a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of California.
 * California Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1905-Present

Citing This Collection
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California, San Mateo, registros del cementerio (Registros históricos de FamilySearch)