Michigan Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This index covers deaths for the years 1800 to 1995. 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 or Vital Records Index collections.

For details about the contents of these records and help using them see the wiki article Deaths and Burials Vital Record Index Collections (FamilySearch Historical Records).

Coverage Table
A coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Michigan Deaths and Burials, Coverage Table (FamilySearch Historical Records)

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The records include:
 * Name of the deceased
 * Gender
 * Date and place of death
 * Date and place of burial
 * Date of birth

The records may also include:
 * Age
 * Race
 * Marital status
 * Occupation
 * Names of parents
 * Parents' birth places

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor.
 * The approximate date of death.
 * The place where the death occurred.
 * The names of family members and their relationships.

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.

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

 * Use the death date along with the place of birth to find the family in census records.
 * Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records.
 * Use the information found to locate an obituary.
 * Use the information found to search additional state and county records.

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

 * 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.
 * 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.

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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