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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Description

The Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) contains over 80 million records of deaths that have been reported to SSA. This file includes the following information on each decedent, if the data are available to the SSA: social security number, name, date of birth, date of death, state or country of residence (prior to Mar 1988), ZIP code of last residence, and ZIP code of lump sum payment. The SSA does not have a death record for all persons; therefore, SSA does not guarantee the veracity of the file. Thus, the absence of a particular person is not proof this person is alive.
Source: Social Security Administration, Death Master File, May 2007.

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Norman Transcript: We have lots of decisions to make when we are the family historian

Published: December 13, 2008 12:00 am



We have lots of decisions to make when we are the family historian



I have always written to the readers of this column how important it is to research all collateral lines and not just your direct ancestors.



As a Hatt researcher I answered a query on GenForum, asking if anyone knew anything about Oliver Perry Hatt. I answered that query and probably told the person asking the question more than they cared to know. I… Continue

Posted by SSDI Mgr on December 15, 2008 at 8:10am

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WSMV (Nashville): Woman Says Being Declared Dead Ruins Life

Woman Says Being Declared Dead Ruins Life



Laura Todd Says She's Been Dead On, Off Again For 8 Years



Reported By Nancy Amons



POSTED: 5:10 pm CST February 15, 2008

UPDATED: 4:59 pm CST February 16, 2008





NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Nashville woman said that having to prove she’s alive over and over is ruining her life.



Video: Woman Says She's Tired Of Being Declared Dead



Laura Todd said an 8-year-old typo is affecting… Continue

Posted by SSDI Mgr on December 3, 2008 at 10:18pm

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From Wikipedia: Social Security Death Index

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is a database of death records created from the United States Social Security Administration's Death Master File Extract. Most persons who have died since 1963 who had a Social Security Number (SSN) and whose death has been reported to the Social Security Administration are listed in the SSDI. It contains the records of over 82 million people and was last updated on 7 October 2008.



Unlike the Death Master File, the SSDI is available free online… Continue

Posted by SSDI Mgr on December 3, 2008 at 10:14pm

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WSMV (Nashville): Government Still Declares Living Woman Dead

Government Still Declares Living Woman Dead



Laura Todd Says Situation Prevents Her From Living



Reported By Nancy Amons



POSTED: 2:40 pm CST February 20, 2008

UPDATED: 7:27 pm CST February 20, 2008





NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A woman who has been considered dead found out recently that the government still doesn't believe she's alive.



According to government paperwork, Laura Todd has been dead off and on for eight years, and Todd… Continue

Posted by SSDI Mgr on December 3, 2008 at 10:00pm

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Bibliography

Historical Context: Begun in 1935 by the Social Security Act signed into law by FDR, more than thirty million Americans were registered for the economic security sanctions by 1937. From 1937 to 1940, payments were made in one-lump sums amounts with the first amount being seventeen cents. Following amendments in 1939, the payments turned into monthly benefits and increased. Following further amendments in 1950, cost-of-living increases were awarded to those who were receiving benefits. From 1950… Continue

Posted by SSDI Mgr on December 3, 2008 at 6:24pm

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Created by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008 at 9:10am. Last updated by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008.

FAQ: How do I report a death to Social Security?

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How do I report a death to Social Security?

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Please accept our condolences for your loss of a family member.

You can report the death to a service representative by calling our toll-free number, between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM on business days. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, between 7 AM and 7 PM on business days. Whenever you call, have the deceased person's Social…

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Created by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008 at 8:20am. Last updated by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008.

FAQ: How can I request records from SSA for genealogical research?

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 I am doing genealogical research. How can I request records from Social Security? 

 

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To search our records for the information you want, we need certain identifying information. Our records are filed by Social Security Numbers (SSNs) rather than by names. If you can provide the person's SSN, we will search our records for any information we might have. Without an SSN, we will need the person's full name, date and place…

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Created by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008 at 8:14am. Last updated by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008.

FAQ: How do I get copies of records for people found listed in the Death Index?

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How do I get copies of records for people that I have found listed in Social Security's Death Index? 

 

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The "Social Security Death Index" to which you refer is not a record of the Social Security Administration. The Death Index was created by a company or organization that received a copy of the Social Security Death Master File. The death index contains a listing of most people who had a Social Security number and who…

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Created by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008 at 8:03am. Last updated by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008.

FAQ: How do I make a Freedom of Information request?

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How do I make a Freedom of Information request

 

 

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SSA prepares many documents for public distribution. If you want to request a record that we do not make available, you may make a Freedom of Information request. Give us a detailed description of the record(s) you want. You should give us as many details, such as names, dates, subject matter and location, if you know them.

If you don’t give us a good description, we may not…

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Created by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008 at 8:00am. Last updated by SSDI Mgr Dec 4, 2008.

FAQ: Does SSA make its Death Master File available online for the purposes of genealogical research?

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Does SSA make its Death Master File available online for the purposes of genealogical research? 

 

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SSA maintains a national file of death information, the Death Master File (DMF).  Under the Freedom of Information Act, we are required to disclose the DMF to members of the public.

Credit reporting companies, banks and mortgage companies use the information in the DMF to prevent people from applying for credit if they…

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