Canada, Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1890-1955.

The records contain deaths from Halifax in 1890-1908, and deaths from all counties in 1908-1955. They are arranged by county and then year. The records are housed at the Archives of Nova Scotia in Halifax.

Record Content
Death records may contain the following information:
 * Name of deceased
 * Name of parents
 * Maiden name of mother
 * Place of parent’s birth
 * Name of spouse
 * Gender
 * Age at death
 * Place of birth
 * Date of birth
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Cause of death
 * Date of burial
 * Place of burial
 * Marital status
 * Name of cemetery
 * Name of funeral home
 * Place of residence
 * Occupation

How to Use the Record
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found.

As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, approximate year and place of death.

Search the Collection
To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors 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 compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "…" category ⇒Select the “…" category which takes you to the images ⇒ Select the 'County' category ⇒ Select the 'Year' category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Using the Information

 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use birth information to find a birth certificate.
 * Use parent’s information to find further information on parents and other family members.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or counties, parishes, etc.).

Related Websites

 * Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
 * Public Archives of Nova Scotia
 * Nova Scotia Vital Statistics

Related Wiki Articles

 * Nova Scotia Cemeteries
 * Nova Scotia
 * Nova Scotia Vital Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Canada Vital Records of Birth, Marriage, and Death
 * Canada Historic Maps

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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