Maine Newspaper Obituaries (1992 - Current)
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Dig Deeper Into Your Family’s History With Maine Obituary Archives Online
Online Maine obituaries can open a gateway to history, letting you find out about your long-forgotten ancestors.
Here are some great reasons to look up Maine’s newspaper obituaries:
- Discover all parts of your family tree.
- Find relatives you didn’t know you had.
- Learn what happened to family members you’ve lost touch with.
- With access to over 13,000 newspapers that cover 330 years of U.S. history, just a simple search for Maine obituaries on our site can provide unique records that you won’t find anywhere else.
How to Search for Maine Obituaries?
Begin with a basic search by typing in your ancestor’s last name and hitting “Search.” This is a good first step for deeper research later on.
For a more detailed search of Maine obituaries over the past 330 years, you can follow these steps:
- Step 1: Enter the first and last name of the person you’re looking for. Our search will showcase the closest genealogical matches.
- Step 2: Add specific keywords, like a town or school name.
- Step 3: Exclude certain words if you want to leave out some places.
- Step 4: Add a specific time range if you have particular dates or periods in mind.
- Step 5: Choose how to sort the results—by oldest, newest, or best matches.
Finding the right ancestor can be tricky, especially if they have a common name. That’s why you should use these strategies when digging deep into your family tree:
- Start by using information from more recent family members to find the correct obituary.
- Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often use them.
- Include a husband’s name when searching for a wife.
- Narrow your search by date and name to catch any misspellings or alternate spellings.
Other resources to check out are:
- US Newspapers Archives
- Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
- Passenger Lists
- Government Publications
- Social Security Death Index
- Archives on cultural and ethnic history (like African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish genealogy)
Finding your family history is exciting. Make sure to use different sources to confirm your findings before adding them to your family tree. Download our free guide, “Tips for Searching Newspapers,” to learn more about finding Maine obituaries.