Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This is a Legacy Collection This collection is a partial index of records for this locality. The collection was originally assembled for publication in April 2010. Since that time only a few records may have been added. As no additional records will be added, or any corrections made to the data, this is considered to be a "Legacy" collection. Where significant issues with the data have been identified, a Known Issues Wiki article has been created. See the table of contents of this article to see if one is available. Many Legacy collections contain records from localities other than that which the collection is for. If available, please consult the coverage table to see what other localities may be included. As this is an index of records compiled from various sources, it is strongly recommended that you verify any information you find with original records.

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Iowa,  United States
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Location of Iowa
Record Description
Record Type	Deaths and Burials Index
Collection years	1850-1990
FamilySearch Resources
Iowa Guided Research
Iowa Record Finder
Iowa Research Tips and Strategies
Step-by-Step Iowa Research, 1880-Present
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Iowa Vital Records
Iowa Archives and Libraries
FamilySearch Library Catalog
How to Find Iowa Death Records
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What is in This Collection?

This collection is an index for the years 1850 to 1990. 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.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Deaths and Burials

• Name
• Gender
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Age
• Estimated date of birth and place
• Race
• Marital status
• Parents' names
• Parents' birth places

Collection Content

An example of an indexed record:

Sadie W. Smith	Iowa Deaths and Burials
Name	Sadie W. Smith
Gender	Female
Burial Date	25 Aug 1910
Burial Place	Lorimor, Iowa
Death Date	24 Aug 1910
Death Place	Lorimor, Union, Iowa
Age	31
Birth Date	07 Sep 1878
Birthplace	Des Moines, Iowa
Occupation	Housekeeper
Marital Status	Married
Father's Name	B.O. Wicks

Coverage Table

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

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

• The name of the person
• The name of the parents
• The date and place of death

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.

1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
2. Click Search to show possible matches

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.

What Do I Do Next?

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

• Add any new information to your records
• Search for the death record
• Use the age or estimated birth date to determine an approximate birth date to find other vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage
• Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
• Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
• Search for an obituary or cemetery record

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 in your research for your family in the state of Iowa.

• Iowa Guided Research
• Iowa Record Finder
• Iowa Research Tips and Strategies
• Step-by-Step Iowa Research, 1880-Present

Other FamilySearch Collections

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

FamilySearch Historical Records

• Iowa cemetery and grave records by Grave Registration Project of the W.P.A. and D.A.R.

Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.

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