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Newfoundland and Labrador’s death records are a critical resource for genealogists exploring family histories in Canada’s easternmost province. Official registration of deaths began in 1891, though earlier records can be found in church registers, cemetery inscriptions, and family Bibles, dating back to the 18th century when European settlements were first established.
These records typically provide essential information, such as family relationships, places of origin, and causes of death. Additional resources, including obituaries, gravestones, and probate documents, help supplement gaps in earlier documentation. Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique history, shaped by its Indigenous peoples, European fishing communities, and maritime culture, makes these records invaluable. They offer insights into family connections and the cultural and historical evolution of the province.
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- Canadian Obituaries, 1997-2017 2,035,933 records
- Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Deaths 59,465 records
