Death records in Canada are official documents that provide essential information about a person’s death, including the date, place, and cause of death, as well as personal details like age and occupation. These records are vital for genealogy research as they help trace family lineage, confirm relationships, and establish timelines. They often reveal insights into historical contexts, migration patterns, and demographic trends. Accessing death records can uncover lost branches of a family tree and provide a deeper understanding of ancestors’ lives, making them a crucial resource for anyone researching their heritage.
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Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries
- United States and Canada, Index of Obituaries, 1900-2019 17,951,094 records
- Canada Obituary Index from OldNews.com? 2,597,134 records
- Canada, Burials, 1800-2019 2,137,851 records
- Canadian Obituaries, 1997-2017 2,035,933 records
- Canadian Headstones 951,171 records
- JewishGen Memorial Plaques Database 336,238 records
- Canada, Manitoba, Death Index, 1880-1949 321,616 records
- Canada, Alberta, Calgary Burial Records 145,173 records
- Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg Burial Records 118,639 records
- Canada, Prince Edward Island Deaths and Burials 99,873 records
- Canada, Quebec, Catholic Parish Burials 89,235 records
- Canada, Saskatchewan Deaths, 1869-1951 63,697 records
- Canada, Montreal, Non-Catholic Burials 55,894 records
