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Death Registrations
1864-1877; 1908-1955; 1956-present
Civil registration of deaths in Nova Scotia began in 1864, continued to 1877, then lapsed until 1908, when the province resumed record-keeping. Registrations for 1864-1877 are incomplete. Since 1 October 1908, the records have been maintained without interruption.
Death registrations normally include the following information, although many details will be missing from the early records:
- surname and given name
- sex
- date of death
- place of death
- cause of death
- date of birth
- age
- place of birth
- residence
- occupation
- marital status
- name of spouse
- name of father
- name of mother
- name of attending physician
- name of funeral director
- disposition
- place of disposition
- name of informant
- address of informant
- relationship to deceased
- date of registration
- registration number
- date of issue
1864-1877
- Records (approximately 47,400 entries) are open and can be examined at NSARM during all regular business hours. Records are accessed via indexes (on microfilm) which provide information linking to the registers (also on microfilm). Researchers can print out copies of these records using onsite microfilm reader/printers. Staff are available to assist.
1 October 1908-1955
- Records have been transferred to NSARM and are currently being microfilmed to archival quality standards to ensure their security and long-term preservation. They are not yet available for direct public access and use. Further information will be posted as NSARM moves towards full public access.
- In the meantime all researchers, including those unable to visit the Archives in person, may purchase photocopies of these registrations. Please review our Order Information and Fee Schedule, then complete our Order Form.
1956-present
- Records remain under the control of Vital Statistics, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Please contact them for further assistance.
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