Death Records You May Have Overlooked for Family History Research (Genealogy Research Tips)

Most genealogists rely on death certificates, obituaries, and cemetery records—but what if you’re missing some of the most valuable clues? In this video, we’re exploring five overlooked death-related records that can help you uncover new details about your ancestors’ lives, relationships, and circumstances of death. By the time someone passes away, they’ve left behind a lifetime of records—and many of those records are often missed. You’ll learn how to find and use: Funeral home records Coroner’s inquests and coroner records Mortality schedules (often overlooked census records) Estate packages (far beyond just the will) City, county, and local death registries We’ll also walk through how to locate these records using platforms like Ancestry and FamilySearch, including tips for using the Card Catalog and Full Text Search effectively. If you’ve hit a brick wall or want to go deeper in your research, these lesser-known records can make all the difference. Handout Link in Library: https://genealogytv.org/product/hando... 👉 Want a deeper dive? In the Genealogy TV Academy, we expand on this topic with even more death records, research strategies, and real examples to help you evaluate and use these records effectively. https://genealogytv.org/academy 📝📝📝📝 HANDOUT OPTIONS 📝 1) Genealogy TV Academy members have access to all lessons and handouts back to 2022 https://genealogytv.org/academy/ 📝 2) Become a CHANNEL MEMBER (INFO ACCESS level – $9.99/month) Get access to all handouts    / @genealogytv   Find handouts in the Community tab:    / @genealogytv   📝 3) Purchase individual handouts ($5 and up) https://genealogytv.org/handouts/ You will receive a download link by email 📝 4) Become a PATRON (HAPPY DANCE level – $15/month or more) Get early access to videos + handouts emailed to you   / genealogytv   ❤️ BECOME A GENEALOGY TV CHANNEL MEMBER See perks and support the channel    / @genealogytv   ❤️ Patreon Membership – Handouts emailed as they are produced   / genealogytv   ✅ Genealogy TV WEBSITE https://genealogytv.org/ ✅ GTV on FACEBOOK   / genealogytv   ✅ SIGN UP for GTV’s NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/a0862c6473aa/genea... 👉 Subscribe to Genealogy TV (Free)    / @genealogytv   ** GTV Affiliate Partners ** 🛍️ Genealogy TV AMAZON STORE (Connie’s favorite tools & products) https://www.amazon.com/shop/genealogytv I’m a professional genealogist who loves teaching through video. Genealogy TV is all about genealogy, family history, and DNA research. My goal is to create the best free genealogy videos on YouTube and teach you how to build your family tree using proven research methods. On Genealogy TV, you’ll learn how to: Keep effective research notes Stay organized Use DNA in your research Find missing ancestors Locate and analyze family history records Organize DNA matches Learn to use top genealogy resources including Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, FamilyTreeDNA, AncestryDNA, 23andMe, WikiTree, National and State Archives, genealogical societies, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Fold3, Archive.org, Facebook genealogy groups, and more. Genealogy TV is the largest independent YouTube channel dedicated to genealogy education. #Genealogy #GenealogyTV #FamilyHistory Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 00:00 Intro 00:43 Why search for Death Records? 01:24 Handout for this episode 02:03 Death records by location on Ancestry 02:50 Funeral Homes 04:35 Coroners Inquest 06:31 Mortality Schedules 09:26 Estate Packages & probate process 10:49 What is an Executor/Executrix/Administrator? 12:37 Where to find estate packages 14:29 City, County and Cemetery Registries 17:08 Where can you Learn More?