Washington Newspaper Obituaries (1895 - Current)

When you start looking for Washington obituaries on the Internet, it brings awareness of family ancestry and long-lost relatives.These records are very useful for those who are interested in knowing more about their family's history in the state of Washington.

Here's why searching for obituaries in Washington newspapers is so valuable:

• You can map out all the branches of your family tree.
• It helps you find relatives you may not have known about.
• You get to learn about relatives who passed away long ago.
• GenealogyBank's collection includes over 13,000 newspapers, covering 330 years of U.S. history
• Ninety-Five percent of these records can only be found at GenealogyBank.

How To Search for Washington Obituaries

Just type in a last name and hit "Search." This is a great first step, especially if you're new to this kind of research.

If you know more details, try:

• Entering the full name to see close matches.
• Adding a keyword, like a town or school.
• Excluding terms to narrow down results.
• Choosing a specific time period.
• Sorting by oldest, newest, or best matches to see what fits best.

Tips for Effective Searches in New York Obituary Archives:

• Use recent ancestor information to guide your search.
• Search using initials—older obituaries often list names this way.
• Include a husband's name when looking for information about a married woman.
• Look for first and last names within certain dates to catch entries that might be spelled wrong or hard to hear.

In addition to obituaries and death notices, consider exploring these resources for a more complete view of your family history:

• U.S. Newspaper Archives
• Records of Births, Marriages, and Passengers
• Government Publications
• Social Security Death Index
• Cultural Archives, such as those for African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish-American genealogies

Once you've experienced the excitement of uncovering your family history, remember to use other resources to verify your findings before adding them to your family tree.

To learn more about how to search for obituaries and other records effectively, download GenealogyBank's free guide, "Tips for Searching Newspapers."