Mississippi Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
The collection consist of an index to death records from various places throughout Mississippi.

Record Content
The index lists the following information:


 * Name of the deceased
 * Death date
 * Death place
 * Gender
 * May list parents names

How to Use the Record
When searching the index it is helpful to know the following:


 * The name of the person at the time of death
 * The place where the death occurred
 * The approximate death date

Search the Collection
To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
 * If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
 * Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at FamilySearch Search Tips.

Using the Information
Use the locator information found in the index (such as page, entry, or certificate number) to obtain a copy of your ancestor's death record from the appropriate county.

It is often helpful to extract the information for every person of the same surname. You may be able to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who died in the same county or nearby.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

Related Websites

 * |pcrid|34205994536|pkw|mississippi%20vital%20records|pmt|b&gclid=CKbhpcLW8r4CFdFafgodbwsAeA Archives
 * Statewide Index to Mississippi Deaths, 1912-1943
 * Online Mississippi Death Records and Indexes

Related Wiki Articles

 * Mississippi
 * Mississippi Vital Records

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