Social Security Death Index

The United States Social Security Death Index can be another way to find information relating to residency. Information is available through Ancestry.com. 

For those without Ancestry.com access, please visit any of our library branches to access the Ancestry Library Edition collection for free using a public PC or library Wi-Fi on your personal device.

Using the Social Security Death Index (SSDI)

The Social Security Death Index covers deaths reported to the SSA between 1962–2014. Learn how to use the SSDI to uncover key genealogical details such as birth and death dates, and last place of residence.

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Searching the Social Security Death Index (SSDI)

Enter in the name and the location of the person and select the Search button.

Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 collection on Ancestry.com

 

 

In some cases, the results will show the last known residence of the individual. 

 

Social Security Death Index search result for Harry Truman