Missouri’s death records are a key resource for genealogists exploring family histories in the Midwest. Official statewide death registration began in 1910, but earlier records can be found in county archives, church registers, and family Bibles, dating back to the early 19th century during Missouri's territorial period.
These records often include details such as names of relatives, birthplaces, and causes of death, providing valuable insights into family connections. Supplementary sources, such as cemetery records, obituaries, and probate documents, further enrich genealogical research. Missouri’s historical significance, from its role in westward expansion and as a border state during the Civil War to its diverse immigrant populations, makes these records indispensable for tracing ancestry and understanding the state’s rich cultural and historical evolution.
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- Missouri, Deaths 3,033,220 records
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- Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970 1,787,486 records
- Missouri, St. Louis Death Notices 980,700 records
- Missouri, St. Louis Catholic Burials 438,694 records
- Missouri, Cass County Obituaries 59,936 records
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