Netherlands
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Netherlands Deaths and Burials, 1668-1945 | |
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| Netherlands | |
| Flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | |
| Location of the Netherlands | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type: | Deaths and Burials |
| Collection years: | 1668-1945 |
| Languages: | English |
| Title in the Language: | Netherlands Deaths and Burials, 1668-1945 |
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| Netherlands National Archives | |
Contents
- 1 What is in This Collection?
- 1.1 Index and Image Visibility
- 1.2 Reading These Records
- 2 What Can These Records Tell Me?
- 3 How Do I Search This Collection?
- 3.1 Search the Index
- 3.2 How Do I Analyze the Results?
- 4 What Do I Do Next?
- 4.1 I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- 4.2 I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- 4.3 Research Helps
- 5 Citing This Collection
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an index for the years 1668 to 1945. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.
Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Dutch. For help reading them see:
- NetherlandsLanguages
- Dutch Genealogical Word List
- NetherlandsHandwriting
FamilySearch Learning Center:
- Search Classes in the Learning Center for classes with "Dutch" in the title
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of deceased
- Date of death or burial
- Age or date of birth
- Place of death or burial
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- If available, check the image for additional information
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
- Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
- Try searching by surname only
- Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you research your family in Netherlands.
- Netherlands Guided Research
- NetherlandsResearch Tips and Strategies
- NetherlandsRecord Finder
- The Netherlands Online Genealogy Records
- NetherlandsOnline Learning
- NetherlandsLanguages
- NetherlandsHandwriting
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
