Micronesia, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes deaths of persons who were residents of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who died outside of the Territory. Most of those deaths occurred in Hawaii. The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was established in 1947 following World War II. The Territory is now divided into the Republic of the Marshall Islands (1986), Federated States of Micronesia (1986), Republic of Palau (1981), and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (1986).

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

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?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
Consult the Federated States of Micronesia Record Finder to find other records

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

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Micronesia, civil registration and audit reports, 1934-1982
 * Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, vital records, 1919-1985
 * Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, death records, 1962-1985

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Micronesia, Pohnpei, Civil Registration, 1948-2009
 * Micronesia, Pohnpei, Court Records, 1951-2010
 * Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records, 1971-2007

Citing This Collection
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