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Baptism, marriage, and death record duplicates that were made by the churches before 1792 are usually in the departmental archives, or sometimes in the town's civil registration office. After civil registration began in 1792, the clergy continued to keep their own parish registers separate from civil registers. | Baptism, marriage, and death record duplicates that were made by the churches before 1792 are usually in the departmental archives, or sometimes in the town's civil registration office. After civil registration began in 1792, the clergy continued to keep their own parish registers separate from civil registers. | ||
=== Information Recorded in | === Information Recorded in the Records === | ||
The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records usually give more complete information than the earlier ones. | The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records usually give more complete information than the earlier ones. | ||
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*'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | *'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | ||
Birth records usually give: | Birth records usually give: | ||
* | *Child's name, sex, date and place of birth | ||
* | *Names of the parents, including the mother's maiden surname. | ||
* | *Parents of a single mother | ||
The records may provide additional details, such as: | The records may provide additional details, such as: | ||
* | *Ages of the parents | ||
* | *Occupation of the father | ||
* | *Place of origin of the parents | ||
Births were usually registered within two or three days of the child's birth, usually by the father, but sometimes by a relative or friend, especially if the father was absent. Corrections to a birth record, marriage of the parents of an illegitimate child, or rectifications of any kind may have been added as marginal notes. | Births were usually registered within two or three days of the child's birth, usually by the father, but sometimes by a relative or friend, especially if the father was absent. Corrections to a birth record, marriage of the parents of an illegitimate child, or rectifications of any kind may have been added as marginal notes. <br> | ||
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Children who died very young (présenté mort or présenté sans vie) are not stillborn but probably died shortly after birth. Some of the children who died at birth may be recorded only in the death records. | Children who died very young (présenté mort or présenté sans vie) are not stillborn but probably died shortly after birth. Some of the children who died at birth may be recorded only in the death records. <br> | ||
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The baptismal given name in church records may differ from the given name in civil registers. Search both when they are available. | The baptismal given name in church records may differ from the given name in civil registers. Search both when they are available. <br> | ||
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Civil register births usually have yearly indexes in addition to the ten-year indexes. | Civil register births usually have yearly indexes in addition to the ten-year indexes. <br> | ||
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You may also find birth information in the "Family civil registration booklets" described in the following marriage section. | You may also find birth information in the "Family civil registration booklets" described in the following marriage section. | ||
==== Marriages (Mariages) ==== | ==== Marriages (Mariages) ==== | ||
*'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | *'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | ||
After 1792 marriages had to be performed by civil authorities before the couple could be married by the church. The church wedding usually took place where the bride resided and was recorded there in the church records. But the civil marriage could be recorded in another town. | After 1792 marriages had to be performed by civil authorities before the couple could be married by the church. The church wedding usually took place where the bride resided and was recorded there in the church records. But the civil marriage could be recorded in another town. | ||
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====='''Records of Intent to Marry'''===== | ====='''Records of Intent to Marry'''===== | ||
You may find records that show a couple's "intent to marry" in addition to or instead of the records of the actual marriage. Various records may have been created that show a couple's intent to marry. | You may find records that show a couple's "intent to marry" in addition to or instead of the records of the actual marriage. Various records may have been created that show a couple's intent to marry. | ||
'''Marriage banns (publications)''' were made twice in the weeks before a couple planned to marry. The couple was required to announce their intention to give other community members the opportunity to raise any objections to the marriage. Some registers of marriage banns before 1927 have been preserved. Banns are made in the places of origin of both the bride and the groom and usually show the town where the marriage took place or the residence of the bride. | '''Marriage banns (publications)''' were made twice in the weeks before a couple planned to marry. The couple was required to announce their intention to give other community members the opportunity to raise any objections to the marriage. Some registers of marriage banns before 1927 have been preserved. Banns are made in the places of origin of both the bride and the groom and usually show the town where the marriage took place or the residence of the bride. | ||
'''Marriage supplements (pièces annexes or pièces justificatives)''' were occasionally filed by the bride and groom in support of their application to be married. They may include birth record extracts of the bride and groom, death certificates of the parents, divorce decree of a previous union, certificates of residence, a marriage contract, legitimation of children, parent's consent, or military status of the groom, and sometimes documentation on earlier generations may be included. In France these marriage supplements were originally kept by the clerk of the court [Greffe du tribunal], but a few may have been given to the departmental archives. | '''Marriage supplements (pièces annexes or pièces justificatives)''' were occasionally filed by the bride and groom in support of their application to be married. They may include birth record extracts of the bride and groom, death certificates of the parents, divorce decree of a previous union, certificates of residence, a marriage contract, legitimation of children, parent's consent, or military status of the groom, and sometimes documentation on earlier generations may be included. In France these marriage supplements were originally kept by the clerk of the court [Greffe du tribunal], but a few may have been given to the departmental archives. | ||
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The civil marriage registers give many details, such as: | The civil marriage registers give many details, such as: | ||
* | *Birth dates and birthplaces of the bride and groom | ||
* | *Parents' names, including mother's maiden surname. | ||
* | *If the parents have died, their death date and death place are recorded. | ||
* | *More recent civil marriage records may even include the same information for the grand-parents | ||
* | *Usually four witnesses listed, with their age, occupation, residence, and relationship. | ||
* | *Complete birth information of the couple's children who are born out of wedlock | ||
* | *If a marriage contract was made, the date, the name of the notary, and the town where this contract was written may be included | ||
* | *Civil marriage records may also mention the date of the banns [publications]. | ||
'''Family civil registration booklets (livrets de famille).''' After 1877 the civil registrar gave a booklet to each couple he married. This booklet includes an extract of the marriage record and references to the marriage contract. The couple was responsible for taking the booklet to the registrar as each of their children was born. The registrar would update the booklet with the child's birth information and return the booklet to the parents. The registrar also recorded deaths in this booklet. Families keep possession of their family civil registration booklets and often hand them down to their children. | '''Family civil registration booklets (livrets de famille).''' After 1877 the civil registrar gave a booklet to each couple he married. This booklet includes an extract of the marriage record and references to the marriage contract. The couple was responsible for taking the booklet to the registrar as each of their children was born. The registrar would update the booklet with the child's birth information and return the booklet to the parents. The registrar also recorded deaths in this booklet. Families keep possession of their family civil registration booklets and often hand them down to their children. | ||
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==== Deaths [Décès] ==== | ==== Deaths [Décès] ==== | ||
*'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | *'''1585-1928''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10911/france-compilation-of-vital-records-1585-1928?s=275764761 France, Compilation of Vital Records, 1585-1928] at MyHeritage ($); index<br> | ||
*'''1820-1935''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10945/france-nord-civil-deaths-1820-1935 France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935] at My Heritage, index and images ($) | *'''1820-1935''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10945/france-nord-civil-deaths-1820-1935 France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935] at My Heritage, index and images ($) | ||
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The death of a soldier who died away from home is usually noted in the death records of the town where the soldier was born. Such an entry may be listed in the records a year or two after the soldier died. | The death of a soldier who died away from home is usually noted in the death records of the town where the soldier was born. Such an entry may be listed in the records a year or two after the soldier died. | ||
*'''1970-2019''' - {{RecordSearch|3658994|France, Insee Social Security Death Index, 1970-2019}} at FamilySearch - [[France, Insee Social Security Death Index – FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1970-2019''' - {{RecordSearch|3658994|France, Insee Social Security Death Index, 1970-2019}} at FamilySearch - [[France, Insee Social Security Death Index – FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1970-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62201/ Web: France, Death Records, 1970-2018] at Ancestry - index ($) | *'''1970-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62201/ Web: France, Death Records, 1970-2018] at Ancestry - index ($) | ||