The file contains over 89 million records of deaths reported to ssa in connection with the filing for death benefits by a family member.
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The index is created from records of deceased persons possessing u s.
This massive database is a wonderful resource for genealogists and is available in many online locations for free search.
Pursuant to section 205 r of the social security act we only share the full file with certain federal and state agencies.
The full file of death information includes state death records.
In fact it contains more than 94 million names and details about birth death and last residence.
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Search results include last name first name social security number for deaths more than 10 years ago ssn state issued birth date death date last residence and lump sum payment.
The death master file dmf from the social security administration ssa currently contains over 94 million records.
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Vital records most commonly refer to records such as birth and death certificates marriage licenses and divorce decrees wills and the like.
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These files of death information include if available the deceased individual s ssn first name middle name surname date of birth and date of death.
Social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the social security administration.
Social security numident files 1936 2007 at the national archives free to search this series contains records for every social security number ssn assigned to individuals with a verified death or who would have been over 110 years old by december 31 2007.
Name index to deaths recorded by the social security administration beginning in 1962.
The public social security death index from the united states social security administration ssa currently contains over 89 million death records and is updated weekly.
Provided by the unites states social security administration the ssdi can help you find social security death records which contain information on anyone whose death has been reported to the u s.
These records are created by local authorities and with possible exceptions for events overseas in the military or in the district of columbia.
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The social security death index commonly referred to as the ssdi is a database containing the names and dates of birth and death for over 77 million americans.
Current as of february 28 2014.