How to Find Connecticut Death Records on FamilySearch.org

How to Find Connecticut Death Records on FamilySearch.org

This guide will walk you through the process of locating Connecticut death records using FamilySearch.org.

Step 1: Navigate to FamilySearch Search Records

• Go to FamilySearch.org.
• If you are not already logged in, click Sign In in the top right corner and enter your credentials.
• From the top menu bar, hover over Search.
• Click on Records from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Filter by Place (Connecticut)

• On the "Find Historical Records" page, locate the "Find a Collection" section.
• In the text box labeled Place, type "Connecticut" and select "Connecticut, United States" from the suggested dropdown list.
• Alternatively, click on the map and then select Connecticut.

Step 3: Filter by Collection Type (Death)

• On the left-hand side of the page, look for the "Filter by Collection Type" section.
• Under this section, click on Death.
• This will narrow down the list of available collections to those primarily related to deaths, burials, and cemeteries in Connecticut.

Step 4: Explore and Search Relevant Collections

• Review the list of filtered collections. Look for titles such as "Connecticut, Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," "Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934," or similar collections.
• Option A: Search within an Indexed Collection:
  • Click on a collection with a "Search" button.
  • On the collection's search page, enter the deceased person's First Name, Last Name, approximate Birth Year, Death Year, and any other known details.
  • Click Search.
  • Review the results for potential matches. Click a name to view record details and often an image.
• Option B: Browse an Unindexed Collection:
  • Some collections may not be indexed but allow you to "Browse Images."
  • Click Browse Images.
  • Follow the prompts to navigate through the digital images, typically by selecting the correct county, town, and then the relevant book or time period.
  • Manually review images page by page to find your ancestor's death record.

Step 5: Refine Your Search and Review Records

• If your initial search doesn't yield results, try adjusting your search terms (e.g., broader date ranges, alternative spellings, or searching for relatives).
• Once you find a potential record, carefully examine all the information provided in the record details and on the original image.
• Always download or save copies of relevant record images for your research.