How to Find Wisconsin Death Records

How to Find United States Deaths Wisconsin Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1907 in Wisconsin and was generally complied with by 1908.

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 * Deaths before 1907
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Deaths before 1907
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1907. Before 1907, deaths were not recorded by the state; however, some counties recorded deaths. But registration was voluntary.

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

If you cannot find a death record in the indexes above, try searching substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

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Deaths after 1907
The state of Wisconsin began recording deaths in 1907.

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Obtain the Certificate
To get an image of the certificate, you can order the corresponding Family History Library film if the indexed information included a film number OR you can order a copy of the death certificate for a fee from the following locations:


 * Wisconsin Department of Health Services
 * VitalChek

If you do not know the exact date or place of death: For a fee, the Wisconsin Department of Health office will do a search.

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