Title | New York State Death Index, 1880-1956 | |
Publisher | MyHeritage | |
Source ID | S500211 | |
Text | Death certificates represent one of the key primary sources for family information, typically being issued within days of a death and having many details about a person's' life. Frequently, they contain age, birthplace, parents' names and birthplaces and the cause of death. For deaths referenced in this index copies of original death certificates can be obtained from the New York State Department of Health for a fee. |