South Carolina, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Index to death records from the state of South Carolina. The year range, 1821-1958, represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Death date and place
 * Age or birth date
 * Sex
 * Residence

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

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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other 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?

 * Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county

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

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965
 * South Carolina, Charleston City Death Records, 1821-1926

Citing This Collection
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