Canada, Nova Scotia Deaths, 1864-1877 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection includes images of death records from 1864-1877 from Nova Scotia counties. Civil registration of deaths in Nova Scotia began in 1864.

Record Content
Death records may contain the following information:


 * Name of deceased
 * Name of father
 * Maiden name of mother
 * Name of spouse
 * Gender
 * Age at death
 * Place of birth
 * Date of birth
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Date of burial
 * Place of burial
 * Marital status
 * Name of cemetery
 * Name of funeral home
 * Place of residence

How to Use the Record
To search this collection, it would be helpful to know the following information:


 * Name of deceased
 * Approximate year and place of death

Search the Collection
To search the collection by image, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "County" category ⇒Select the appropriate "Year Range" category, which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Related Websites

 * Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
 * Library and Archives Canada

Related Wiki Articles

 * Nova Scotia Vital Records
 * Nova Scotia Cemeteries
 * Canada History Links
 * Canada Historic Maps
 * Canada Vital Records of Birth, Marriage, and Death

Citations for This Collection
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