Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1979

County death registers from the state of Washington for the years 1881-1979. Some volumes include an index. The registers were created by the county auditor in each county. The death records list the name of deceased, date of death, age, sex, race, marital status, place of death, cause of death, birthplace, residence, occupation, name of father and mother and their birthplace, and name of the person giving the death information. Microfilm of original records is located at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.

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Washington, County Death Registers

What is in This Collection?

This collection consist of county death registers from the state of Washington for the years 1881-1922. Some volumes include an index. The registers were created by the county auditor in each county. The death records list the name of deceased, date of death, age, sex, race, marital status, place of death, cause of death, birthplace, residence, occupation, name of father and mother and their birthplace, and name of the person giving the death information. Microfilm of original records is located at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Place of death
  • Age
  • Sex
  • Birthplace
  • Birth year
  • Death day, month, year
  • Parents' names
  • Spouse's Name
  • Certificate or record number

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