Death Records Source

The Death Records source is a nationwide file of death records including the Social Security DMF (Death Master File), fifteen individual states, and other third-party sources. This file contains the SSN (Social Security number) and name for which death benefits were paid by the SSA (Social Security Administration) since approximately 1962.

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Source Details
Source Element Details
State Coverage All states and the District of Columbia
Date Coverage Varies by state
Frequency Weekly
Update Schedule Regular updates follow an atypical schedule as received from the vendor
Sources Nationwide file of death records, including the Social Security Death Master File, 15 individual states, obituary data, and other third-party sources
Possible Record Details
  • Name
  • Address
  • SSN
  • LexID® number
  • DOD (date of death)
  • Age at death
  • DOB (date of birth)
  • Location of death
  • Death certificate number
  • Death disposition
  • Hospital status
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Birthplace
  • Marital status
  • Armed Forces status
  • Education
Searchable Fields
  • SSN
  • LexID
  • Last Name
  • First Name
  • Middle Name or Initial
  • Street Address
  • City
  • State
  • ZIP Code
  • DOB
  • DOD