Search Australia, Civil Deaths & Burials 1780-1985
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This extensive collection of civil death and burial records documents deaths in Australia from the arrival of the First Fleet through more than two centuries of settlement and nationhood. Compiled by colonial and state authorities, these records reflect the gradual development of civil registration across Australia’s states and territories.
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Depending on the time period and jurisdiction, entries may include the deceased’s name, date and place of death, age, occupation, residence, and burial details, as well as information about parents or spouses. Together, these records are an essential resource for understanding family histories within the broader story of Australia’s population growth and social change.
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