Eltham Cemetery, Victoria
Eltham Cemetery, Victoria

Victoria's death records are a vital resource for genealogists researching family histories in this culturally and historically significant Australian state. Official civil registration of deaths began in 1853, shortly after Victoria separated from New South Wales. These records typically provide key information such as names of parents or spouses, ages at death, birthplaces, and burial details, offering valuable insights into family connections.

For earlier periods, church records, cemetery inscriptions, and newspaper obituaries are essential supplementary sources. Probate files and inquest records also provide additional details, particularly for historical research.

Victoria’s rich history, shaped by its Indigenous heritage, European settlement, and the transformative gold rushes of the 1850s, is reflected in these documents. They are indispensable for tracing ancestry and understanding the state’s cultural and historical development.



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