Hawaii Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This is an electronic index of deaths and burials for the years 1862 to 1919. 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:

Death / Burial
 * The name of the deceased
 * The death date and place
 * The names of parents
 * The name of the spouse
 * The date and place of burial

Collection Content
An example of an indexed record:

Coverage Table
The coverage table shows the places and time periods of the original records in this collection. The table indicates how many records the collection has from each place. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching the collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate place or 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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Search for other vital records, such as birth and marriage
 * Search for church records
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records

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

 * 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
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

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

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