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West Virginia Newspaper Obituaries (1999 - Current)

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Uncover Your West Virginian Ancestry with Online Obituary Archives

Looking for obituaries online in West Virginia is like going back in time to find family members you didn't even know you had. In the past, those without internet needed to go to newspapers at the local and state levels to check for obituaries. This process was, of course, quite long and complicated. Thanks to our digital database today, you can retrieve family information in just a couple of minutes.

Here are a few great reasons to explore West Virginia's newspaper obituaries:

  • You can map out all the branches of your family tree.
  • You might find relatives you’ve never met before.
  • You can learn what happened to family members who seemed to have disappeared.
  • Access over 13,000 newspapers, and 95% of these records are exclusive to GenealogyBank.

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How to Start Your Search for West Virginia Obituaries

To get started, just type in the last name of the person you're researching and click the "Search” button. If you want to dive deeper, follow these steps for an advanced search through 330 years of West Virginia obituaries:

  • Step 1: Enter the first and last name of the person. Our search will also show obituaries of people with similar names.
  • Step 2: Add a specific keyword, like a hometown or school name.
  • Step 3: Use the exclude keyword feature if you want to leave out certain places.
  • Step 4: If you know certain dates related to the person, include those to narrow down your search.
  • Step 5: Decide how you want to view the results—newest, oldest, or best matches.

Extra Advice To Help You Find The Right Person

Searching for relatives with misspelt or missing information can make your genealogy search a bit challenging. Here’s how to make your research easier:

  • Start with what you know about more recent ancestors to find earlier generations.
  • Search using initials, which were commonly used in older records.
  • When looking for female relatives, try searching under their husband’s names.
  • Specify a range of years and just the first and last name to catch obituaries that might have small mistakes or different spellings.

After you uncover your family history, don't stop there. Use our Learning Center to find out other smart ways to deepen your search with extra tips and advice.