Genealogy – Researching Ancestral Medical History

This Presentation was given in November during 2024

Useful Websites for locating family health and death information

CEDR Epidemiologic Databases – ICD List
https://oriseapps.orau.gov/cedr/ICD.aspx
Has a list for each release of the International Classification of Diseases.

National Center for Health Statistics
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/vsus/vsus_1890_1938.htm
Provides extensive information and statistics for mortality data in the USA.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/death11-03final-acc.pdf
Provides detailed information for the Standard USA Death Certificate.

Rudy’s List of Archaic Medical Terms
https://www.herbalhistory.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rudys-List-of-Archaic-Medical-Terms-1.pdf
A comprehensive list of old medical terms.

Family Health Toolkit
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/40193592/family-health-history-toolkit-utah-department-of-health-utahgov
A useful toolkit guide. Originally published by the Utah Department of Health.

Sources of Ancestral Health Information
Bibles
Cemeteries
Census Records (Mortality Tables)
Churches/Temples & Religious Organizations
Coroners/Medical Examiners/Morgues
Death Certificates (Vital Records)
Family Resources
Funeral Homes
Insurance Companies
Historical & Genealogical Societies
Doctors & Hospitals
Military Records
Newspapers (Obituaries)
Probate & Wills
Social Security SSDI

Sample Excel Worksheet for adding Health Information

Sample Excel Worksheet for adding tour Personal Profile Action Plan