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bob walker

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bob walker asked in Travel United States New York City · 8 years ago

In NYC, how can I find out if someone died in 2012?

I guess this about travel to the great beyond...

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DON W
Lv 7
8 years ago
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For a non-celebrity, you want to check the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) which notes the deaths of basically every American, as compiled by the Social Security Administration.
Google around and you'll find several websites offering you free (if limited) access to the SSDI.
tichur
Lv 7
8 years ago
At the bottom of the page is a search box. Enter the name:
http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timesto...

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