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Name index to death and burial records from the state of Michigan. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 1,355,265 records.
The Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics (DVRHS) provides Internet access to information from archived death records through the Genealogical Death Indexing System (GENDIS).
This collection contains death registers (1867-1897) as well as certificates (1897-1952) from the state of Michigan. While forms differ, you may find the following details among the records: name of the decedent and place of death. gender. color or race.
Michigan Death Records, 1867-1952 at Ancestry (requires payment) includes death registers from 1867-1897; and scanned death certificates from 1897-1945; 1946-1952 is index only. Michigan Death Certificates Index, 1921-1952 at FamilySearch (free with registration) index only; no images.
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The state of Michigan required registration of deaths beginning in 1867. This collection covers deaths registered through 1897. This Library of Michigan collection of Michigan death certificates features nearly 1 million records. This statewide collection offers researchers critical information in tracking Michigan ancestors during this time period...
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: 1. The name of your ancestor 2. The approximate date of death 3. The place where the death occurred 4. The names of family members and their relationships
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May 31, 2024 · The collection consists of an index to death records from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics in Lansing for the years 1921 to 1952. Michigan state law restricts the availability of death certificate images less than 75 years old.
To obtain additional Michigan vital records online: Michiganology has Michigan death certificates, 1897 to 1946; indexing to 1952. Family Search includes a growing number of Michigan vital records as part of its ongoing digital records project.
