A widely used name for publicly available versions of Social Security death records, which list reported deaths with basic identifying details.
Recent deaths are restricted to certified users under federal law, and some state-reported deaths are excluded from public versions.
No. Many deaths were never reported or are excluded, especially in earlier decades, so absence proves very little.
Check identifying details carefully and raise it with the investigating agency before sharing it publicly or with others.
No. The cause and manner of death are recorded on the death certificate or in medical examiner records.