Belgium Death Records Index

In Belgium, various types of death records are crucial for genealogical research. The most common are civil death certificates, which provide the deceased’s full name, date of death, and place of burial. These records often include information about parents and spouses, aiding in family connections. Church records, particularly from Catholic parishes, may offer additional details like age and cause of death. Additionally, archival records can reveal information on funerals and cemetery plots. Understanding the differences between these records can significantly enhance family history investigations, allowing researchers to trace lineage and uncover ancestral stories more effectively.

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Belgium, Death Notices 6,897,946 records available Belgium, East Flanders, Civil Registration of Deaths 851,746 records available Belgium, Antwerp, Civil Registration of Deaths 732,848 records available Belgium, Aalst Deaths 578,036 records available Belgium, Liège, Civil Registration of Deaths 534,448 records available Belgium, Hainaut, Civil Registration of Deaths 320,549 records available Belgium, Namur, Civil Registration of Deaths 515,666 records available Belgium Deaths and Burials, 1564-1900 171,841 records available Belgium, Limburg, Civil Registration of Deaths 86,951 records available Belgium, Brabant, Civil Registration of Deaths 82,931 records available See the entire collection catalog of death records in Belgium

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