France Death Records Index

death certificate — Death certificate of Patrick Dewaere. Paris, 1982.

Death records in France are official documents that provide essential information about a person’s death, including the date, place, and cause of death, as well as personal details like age and occupation. These records are vital for genealogy research as they help trace family lineage, confirm relationships, and establish timelines. They often reveal insights into historical contexts, migration patterns, and demographic trends. Accessing death records can uncover lost branches of a family tree and provide a deeper understanding of ancestors’ lives, making them a crucial resource for anyone researching their heritage.

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France, Church Burials and Civil Deaths 149,162,816 records available France Deaths 27,640,901 records available France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935 6,860,945 records available France, Daily Burial Registers of Parisian Cemeteries 6,755,342 records available France, Index of Obituaries and Funeral Notices 5,639,021 records available France, Val-de-Marne, Civil Deaths 1,171,403 records available France, Coutances and Avranches Diocese, Catholic Parish Burials 515,666 records available France, Protestant Church Deaths 49,841 records available See the entire collection catalog of death records in France

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