Alabama’s death records are vital resources for genealogists, offering valuable insights into family history and the state’s past. Early death records, maintained at the county level, date back to the mid-19th century but were often incomplete. Statewide recording began in 1908, providing more comprehensive information. These records typically include the deceased’s name, date and place of death, age, cause of death, and sometimes parents’ names and burial location. Probate records and cemetery inscriptions also offer additional details for earlier periods. Alabama’s history, shaped by the Civil War, Reconstruction, and economic migrations, makes these records crucial for tracing ancestry. They help genealogists uncover family connections, health patterns, and broader historical contexts of their lineage.
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- Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 5,679,474 records
- Alabama, Birmingham Obituaries 281,510 records
- Alabama, Madison County Obituaries 92,413 records
- Alabama, Tuscaloosa County Obituaries 89,490 records
- Alabama, Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens, Cemetery Records 62,408 records
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