Idaho Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States Idaho

What is in the Collection?
This collection consists of a name index and image browse of Idaho Death Certificates from 1911 to 1937 and an index only of Idaho Death Certificates from 1938 - 1961. The 1911-1937 certificates are arranged numerically by file number, with a rough chronological arrangement by date of death. The records were acquired from the Department of Health &amp; Welfare in Boise. While the bulk of the first collection is for the years 1911 to 1937, there are 38 certificates from the years 1890-1910.

Statewide registration of deaths was required by law in 1911. The records are held at the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Earlier death records that may exist are held at the county level. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911, and was generally complied with by the early 1920’s.

A full bibliographic record is available in the FamilySearch Catalog.

For more information on how to search this collection, please scroll down to "How do I search the collection".

What Can this Collection Tell Me?
Information found in most Idaho death records may include:


 * Name of deceased
 * Date and place of birth
 * Date and place of death
 * Date and place of burial
 * Gender
 * Race
 * Marital status
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Parent's names
 * Parent's birth place
 * Genealogical Society of Utah microfilm number
 * Volume, page, and certificate number

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

Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor. For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks.

For Idaho Death Certificates, 1938-1961  Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:

For Idaho Death Certificates,1911-1937  Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Filing Number and Year Range" which takes you to the images.

What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find names of parents and other records.
 * Check the census records to find siblings or grandparents.
 * Use the residence and names to locate church and land records.
 * Use Occupations to find employment or military records.
 * Check the cemetery records for additional family members.

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?

 * Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records.
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search.
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images.
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well.
 * Search the indexes and records of Idaho.
 * Search in the Idaho Archives and Libraries.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Citing This Collection
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