Minnesota, Death Records and Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to records from the State Department of Health for the years 1900 to 1955. Deaths were recorded from 1900-1907 without certificate numbers. In 1908, the state began issuing numbered certificates.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching the collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The date of death for your ancestor
 * The place of death for your ancestor
 * The names of the parents or other family members

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Minnesota.
 * Minnesota Guided Research
 * Minnesota Record Finder
 * Minnesota Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Minnesota Research, 1880-Present

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Death records, 1900-1907; death certificates, 1908-1955

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001
 * Minnesota, Birth and Death Records, 1866-1916
 * Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001
 * Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990
 * Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002

Related Digital Books

 * Minnesota Historical Records Survey Project, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Guide to public vital statistics records in Minnesota. Saint Paul, Minnesota : Historical Records Survey (Minnesota), 1941

Citing this Collection
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