New South Wales death records are a key resource for genealogists researching family histories in Australia’s oldest state. Official civil registration of deaths began in 1856, providing detailed information such as names of relatives, ages at death, birthplaces, and burial locations. These records offer valuable insights into family connections and community history.
For earlier periods, church registers, cemetery inscriptions, and colonial records help bridge gaps, particularly for the convict era and early European settlements. Supplementary sources, such as newspaper obituaries and probate files, add further depth to research.
New South Wales’ rich history, shaped by its role as the site of Australia’s first European colony, gold rushes, and waves of immigration, makes these records indispensable for tracing ancestry and understanding the state’s cultural evolution.
