Alabama Newspaper Obituaries (1824 - Current)

How to Search for Alabama Obituaries

Start by typing in your relative’s last name and clicking the “Search” button. If you have more details and want to do a deeper search, here’s what to do:

• Step 1: Enter the first and last name to find obituaries that closely match.
• Step 2: Add a keyword, like a town name or a school, to narrow your search.
• Step 3: If you want to leave out certain places, you can exclude keywords.
• Step 4: If you know some specific dates, include a year range to focus your results.
• Step 5: Decide how you want to view results: oldest first, newest first, or best matches.

Top Tips for Using Our Online Obituary Archives

If you’re trying to find information on distant relatives who have common names, it can make your search difficult. Here are some top tips for effective searching on our database:

• Use details from more recent ancestors to find the right obituary.
• Look up obituaries by initials, as older ones often used them.
• When searching for information about a wife, try looking up her husband’s name.
• Use just the names and date ranges to find Alabama obituaries that might have been misheard or misspelled.

At GenealogyBank, we also offer access to other records that might help in your search, like birth, marriage, and various cultural archives. Check out these resources and visit our Learning Center for more tips on how to discover your family history.