Idaho, County Birth and Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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Idaho, United States | |
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Location of Idaho | |
Record Description | |
Record Type | Birth and Death Records |
Collection years | 1883-1929 |
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Various County Courthouses, Idaho |
Contents
What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of a database and images of county birth and death registers for the following counties (coverage varies between counties) for the years 1883 to 1929:
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To Browse This Collection
You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1883-1929. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
Birth
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Death
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Collection Content
Sample Images
Coverage Map and Tables
Idaho County Marriage Holdings
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person
- The approximate date of the birth or death
Search the Index
View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:
- Select the County
- Select the Record Type, Date Range and Volume to view the images
More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1883-1929. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
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?
- Use the information found in the record to find the family in census record
- Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
- Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index
- If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well
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 a nearby locality
- 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 Idaho.
- Idaho Guided Research
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 | 1911-Present
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.
- Collection Citation
- "Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1883-1929."Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. County Courthouses, Idaho.
Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation is found below the record. |
Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
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