Oregon Newspaper Obituaries (1861 - Current)

Searching online for Oregon obituaries is a great way to dig into your own family history and find out about those older ancestors of yours. This tool is good for those who want to trace their extended family tree or go deeper into their ancestors’ history.

In the past, these records were kept in local and state newspaper archives, digging through which was a very time-consuming task. However, with our online database designed with a user-friendly interface, you can track down your family history in minutes.

Here are some great reasons to look up obituaries from Oregon newspapers:

• You can see your whole family tree in one place.
• You can find out about family members you’ve never met.
• You can learn interesting stories about where you came from.

How to Search for Oregon Obituaries?

Just type in the last name of the person you're curious about and press the “Search” button. This is a great way for beginners to get started.

If you want to dig deeper into the annals of history, you can follow these steps:

• Step 1: Enter the full name of your ancestor.
• Step 2: Add keywords involving the places they lived or went to school.
• Step 3: Leave out irrelevant words to narrow your search if you’re getting too many unrelated results.
• Step 4: Choose specific years to focus your search on certain times.
• Step 5: Organize your results to see the oldest, newest, or most relevant ones first.

Tips for searching smart:

• Use clues from recent family members to guide your search.
• Try searching with initials, as older obituaries often use them.
• Include their husbands’ names when searching for married women.
• Adjust names and dates to catch any mistakes in spelling or recording from long ago.

Other helpful resources include:

• Archives of U.S. newspapers
• Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
• Lists of Passengers and Government Records
• Social Security Death Index
• Special collections related to different American cultures, including African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish.

For more tips on searching through old newspapers, download our free guide, "Tips for Searching Newspapers." This will help you uncover more fascinating stories from Oregon and beyond.