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Iowa Social Security Death Index

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A quick way to find your ancestors is to search the Iowa Social Security Death Index. The Social Security Death Index contains names, birth dates, death dates, Social Security numbers, and other useful information for more than 90 million people.

The Iowa Social Security Death Index is one of the largest and most useful databases available. The Iowa Social Security Death Index works best for finding information about individuals who died in the mid-1960s or later. The Iowa Social Security Death Index is a compilation of information about deceased persons who filed for and received Social Security numbers, who were paid Social Security benefits at some point in their lives, and whose death was reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The link below will direct you to Ancestry.com’s Social Security Death Index which is generated from the U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

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Other Genealogy Resources

  1. Iowa Genealogical Society: The Iowa Genealogical Society (IGS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting genealogical research in Iowa. Their website provides access to various resources, including databases, research guides, publications, and educational materials. You can visit their website here: Iowa Genealogical Society
  2. State Historical Society of Iowa: The State Historical Society of Iowa is a valuable resource for genealogical research. They house a wide range of collections, including vital records, census records, newspapers, military records, and more. Their website provides access to online databases, research guides, and digital collections: State Historical Society of Iowa
  3. Iowa Department of Public Health: The Iowa Department of Public Health is responsible for maintaining vital records in the state, including birth, marriage, and death records. Their website provides information on obtaining vital records and accessing genealogical resources: Iowa Department of Public Health – Vital Records
  4. FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They offer a vast collection of records and resources for Iowa, including birth, marriage, and death records, census records, land records, and more. You can search their Iowa collections here: FamilySearch – Iowa

These resources should help you get started with your genealogy research in Iowa. Be sure to explore these websites and repositories to uncover valuable information about your Iowa ancestors.

Genealogical Resources and Databases available at Ancestry.com

Augustin Ravoux, Minnesota and Iowa Reminiscences
Des Moines, Iowa Directory, 1889-91
Iowa Marriages 1851-1900
Iowa Census, 1838-70
Iowa Census, 1838-70
Muscatine, Iowa Directory, 1891-93
Iowa State Database
Linn County, Iowa History, Volume II
Sioux City, Iowa Directories, 1889-90, 1892-93
Iowa Cemetery Records
Iowa State Database
Affiliate – Iowa Map Collection
Boone, Iowa Directory, 1885-86
Iowa Marr 1851-1900
Iowa State Database
Creston, Iowa Directory, 1889
Iowa Progressive Men
Iowa Census, 1838-70
Iowa Marriages
Linn County, Iowa, History to 1878

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