Wales Death Records Index

Death records in Wales can be invaluable resources for genealogists researching their family history. Civil registration of deaths in Wales began in 1837, with records available from the General Register Office. Prior to this, parish registers are the main source of death information. Welsh death records typically provide details such as the deceased's name, date and place of death, occupation, and cause of death.

Tombstones in Welsh cemeteries often offer additional insights, sometimes including information about family relationships, occupations, and even brief biographies. Unique to Wales, some gravestones may feature inscriptions in Welsh, reflecting the country's bilingual heritage.

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United Kingdom, Death Index, 1980-2022 11,645,784 records available Wales, Funeral Notices and Obituaries 527,471 records available Wales, Denbighshire, Wrexham Burials 37,655 records available Wales, Deaths and Burials, 1586-1885 1,310 records available See the entire collection catalog of death records in Wales

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