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Australia’s death records are a vital resource for genealogists tracing family histories in this diverse and historically significant nation. Each Australian state and territory manages its own vital records, with official death registration beginning in the mid-19th century. New South Wales, for example, commenced registration in 1856, while other regions, such as Western Australia and Tasmania, began slightly earlier or later, depending on settlement patterns.
These records typically include valuable details such as names of parents or spouses, ages at death, places of birth, and burial information, offering insights into family connections. Earlier records, prior to formal registration, are often found in church registers, cemetery inscriptions, and newspaper obituaries. Supplementary sources, like probate files and coronial inquests, provide additional context, especially for historical research.
Australia’s rich history, shaped by its Indigenous heritage, British colonization, and waves of immigrants from Europe, Asia, and beyond, is reflected in these records. They are particularly useful for tracing family migration during significant periods, such as the convict transportation era or the gold rushes of the 19th century. Australian death records are indispensable for uncovering ancestry and understanding the nation’s cultural and historical development, connecting families to the broader story of Australia’s past.
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- Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com? 28,227,580 records
- Australia Death Notices, 1860-2019 7,060,358 records
- Australia, Victoria Death Index, 1836-1985 6,830,782 records
- Australia, New South Wales Death Index, 1787-1986 5,724,732 records
- Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions 1,264,385 records
- Australia, Queensland Funeral Home and Burial Records 633,015 records
- Australia, Index of Burials, 1900-2019 438,586 records
- Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Burials 282,623 records
- Australia, Brisbane Burials and Cremations 279,276 records
- Australia Deaths and Burials, 1816-1980 146,891 records
- Australia, Brisbane Hospital Death Records 52,885 records
