Genealogy TV

Death Records You May Be Missing

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Most genealogists rely on death certificates, obituaries, and cemetery records—but what if you’re missing some of the most valuable clues?

In this video, we’re exploring five overlooked death-related records that can help you uncover new details about your ancestors’ lives, relationships, and circumstances of death. By the time someone passes away, they’ve left behind a lifetime of records—and many of those records are often missed.

You’ll learn how to find and use:

  • Funeral home records
  • Coroner’s inquests and coroner records
  • Mortality schedules (often overlooked census records)
  • Estate packages (far beyond just the will)
  • City, county, and local death registries

We’ll also walk through how to locate these records using platforms like Ancestry and FamilySearch, including tips for using the Card Catalog and Full Text Search effectively.

If you’ve hit a brick wall or want to go deeper in your research, these lesser-known records can make all the difference.

? Download the handout:
Available to members (YouTube, Patreon, or Academy) or purchase at
https://genealogytv.org/handouts

? Want a deeper dive?
In the Genealogy TV Academy, we expand on this topic with even more death records, research strategies, and real examples to help you evaluate and use these records effectively.
https://genealogytv.org/academy

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