England Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

England

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index for the years 1538 to 1991. 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.

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


 * Name
 * Gender
 * Date and place of burial

The records may also include:
 * Marital status
 * Name of a relative, such as a spouse or parents
 * Age
 * Date of birth
 * Residence

Collection Content
Sample of an indexed record:

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the deceased
 * Approximate date of death

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?

 * Detailed information may list similar historical records which may contain other information such as birth date. There may be a link to the original record which may contain more information not found in the index
 * Use the information to locate funeral home, obituary or cemetery record
 * Use the information to find other records such as birth, christening, marriage, census, land and probate records
 * Continue to search the index for family members

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

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
 * Check for other names. They might have been listed under a middle name, a nickname or an abbreviation of their given name
 * Search the records of nearby locations
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try searching based on how the name may have been pronounced

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in England.
 * England Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * 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.

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