New York lost the most soldiers in the Civil War, with an estimated 39,000 deaths. The staggering number of casualties reflected the immense scale and brutal nature of the conflict.
The Civil War, fought between 1861 and 1865, resulted in an unprecedented loss of life for the United States. While New York endured the highest number of fatalities, many other states also suffered significant casualties, highlighting the widespread impact of the war across both Union and Confederate territories. States like Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia each reported considerable losses, underscoring the profound human cost of the conflict on all sides.
States with the Most Civil War Deaths
The following table details the states with the highest reported numbers of deaths during the Civil War:
| State | Estimated Deaths |
|---|---|
| New York | 39,000 |
| Illinois | 31,000 |
| North Carolina | 31,000 |
| Ohio | 31,000 |
| Virginia | 31,000 |
| Alabama | 27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 27,000 |
| Indiana | 24,000 |
| South Carolina | 18,000 |
| Michigan | 13,000 |
These figures represent a fraction of the total human cost, which also included countless wounded and missing soldiers, as well as civilian deaths. The impact of the Civil War profoundly reshaped American society and its understanding of warfare. Learn more about the broader context of the American Civil War.
