I disagree about the death certificates. I have a few from 1900 to 1905 and they all have parents' names. Jackye Sullins Carlsbad, Ca The most you can expect, however, is to confirm that it is your Nils/Nels, probably by the street address.? The names of the parents did not begin to appear on death certificates until 1909.? You could try to locate the church where he was baptized, as the parents names would be recorded there. ? Ruth