Idaho Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Idaho Death Certificates,1911-1937  and Idaho Death Certificates, 1938-1961 CID1546448 CID2612577 {{{CID3}}} {{{CID4}}} {{{CID5}}} {{{CID6}}} {{{CID7}}} {{{CID8}}} {{{CID9}}}
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Idaho,  United States
Flag of Idaho
Location of Idaho
Record Description
Record Type	Death Certificates
Collection years	1911-1961
FamilySearch Resources
Idaho Guided Research
Idaho Record Finder
Research Tips and Strategies
Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 | 1911-Present
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Department of Health and Welfare, Boise

What is in This Collection?

This collection consists of Idaho Death Certificates from 1911 to 1937, and an index only of Idaho Death Certificates from 1938 - 1961, as well as a name index and images to Idaho Death Certificates from 1860-1960. The 1911-1937 certificates are arranged numerically by file number, with a rough chronological arrangement by date of death. The records were acquired from the Department of Health & Welfare in Boise. The 1911 to 1937 collection also includes 38 certificates from the years 1890-1910.

Statewide registration of deaths was required by law in 1911. The records are held at the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Earlier death records that may exist are held at the county level. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911, and was generally complied with by the early 1920’s.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Idaho Death Certificates,1911-1937.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

• Name of deceased
• Date and place of birth
• Date and place of death
• Date and place of burial
• Gender
• Race
• Marital status
• Age
• Occupation
• Parent's names
• Parent's birth place

Collection Content

Sample Image

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  1911 Death Certificate

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

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

Idaho Death Certificates, 1911-1937

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

View the Images

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Idaho Death Certificates, 1938-1961

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 obituaries or cemetery records
• Use the information found in the record to find family members in census records
• Search the state censuses as well
• Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index

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

Known Issues

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Citing This Collection

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