Great Britain Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

Great Britain

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index to selected Great Britain deaths and burials between the years 1778 and 1988. Only a few localities are included and the time period varies by locality.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Most records contain the following:
 * Name of the deceased
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Gender
 * Age
 * Estimated birth year
 * Occupation
 * Race

Collection Content
For details about the contents of these records and help using them see the wiki article Deaths and Burials Vital Record Index Collections (FamilySearch Historical Records).

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person you are looking for
 * Approximate date of death

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?

 * If an age is listed or an estimated birth year, search for birth records
 * If the person died at sea, look in military records for additional information

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person
 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
 * 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
 * Spelling was not standardized for much of the period of this collection, so names were often spelled as recorders heard them. Pay attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try spelling variations that could have that pronunciation
 * Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list of search results

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

"Great Britain Deaths and Burials, 1778-1988." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Database based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
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