Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of Oregon death records from 1864-1967. The images were captured at the Oregon State Archives and were provided by Ancestry.com.

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 any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * 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?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Oregon.
 * United States Death Records
 * How to Find Oregon Death Records
 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Oregon Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present

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Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998
 * Oregon, Deaths and Burials, 1903 -1947
 * Oregon, Deaths 1842-1952 and Delayed Births, 1844- 1914

Citing This Collection
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