Massachusetts, Federal Census Mortality Schedule, 1880 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index and images to "Federal Census Schedule 5, Persons who died during the year ending May 31, 1880 " or between June 1, 1879 and May 31, 1880.
 * Barnstable - Essex Counties, Roll 37
 * Essex- Hampshire Counties, R0ll 38
 * Middlesex - Norfolk Counties, Roll 39
 * Plymouth - Worcester Counties, Roll 40

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records
 * Name of the deceased
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Color
 * Marital status
 * Birth place
 * Birth places of parents
 * Occupation
 * Month in which person died
 * Cause of death
 * Length of residence within the county
 * Place where person became ill
 * Name of attending physician

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the deceased
 * The place of residence

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the County 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.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the age to calculate an approximate death date
 * Use the name and residence to search other other records such as census, church and land records
 * Use the name and month of death to search court records for a will or probate
 * Occupations listed may lead you to other types of records such as employment or school records

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

 * This census only lists individuals who died within the year ending May 31, 1880 so if your ancestor died after June 1st, they would not be in this census schedule. Search the 1880 Population Schedule
 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Massachusetts.
 * Massachusetts Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * United States Census, 1880

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