How do I find old obituaries in Nebraska?

The first obvious place to find the obituary of an ancestor is the archives of the local newspaper in the town or city where they lived and died. Local newspapers are the ones that tend to publish more obituaries than big, nationwide titles, and this is something you should bear in mind when embarking on a search.

How do I find a local obituary?

To search thoroughly for obituaries from past newspaper editions, the best approach is to use a variety of tools including Ancestry’s Obituary Collection, Ancestry’s Historical Newspapers collection, Newspapers.com and offline research through local libraries and newspaper offices.

Are death records public in Nebraska?

Certificate Information The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services houses the Division of Vital Records. All counties sent all death, birth marriage and divorce events to the state to be maintained and archived. Certificates are available by mail, online or in person.

How many deaths in Nebraska per year?

Nebraska

Fertility Rate 66.2 (births per 1,000 women 15-44 years of age)
Firearm Injury Death Rate 10.4 (per 100,000)¹
Homicide Rate 3.1 (per 100,000)¹
COVID-19 Death Rate (Q4, 2020) 246.5 (per 100,000)²
COVID-19 Death Rate (12 months ending in Q4 2020) 84.9 (per 100,000)²

How do I find out if someone died in Nebraska?

Contact the county clerk for a record search and to obtain copies. Be aware that charges may apply whether a record is located or not. You can also try checking out these free online genealogy resources for Nebraska deaths, obituaries, and burials.

What is the average death rate in Nebraska?

* Rankings are from highest to lowest. All 2019 data are final….Nebraska.

Fertility Rate 66.2 (births per 1,000 women 15-44 years of age)
Drug Overdose Death Rate 8.7 (per 100,000)¹
Firearm Injury Death Rate 10.4 (per 100,000)¹
Homicide Rate 3.1 (per 100,000)¹
COVID-19 Death Rate (Q4, 2020) 246.5 (per 100,000)²

How many residents are in Nebraska?

Table

Population
Population, Census, April 1, 2020 1,961,504
Population, Census, April 1, 2010 1,826,341
Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent  6.8%