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[[Ireland | [[Ireland]] | ||
''View the ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Ireland_Civil_Registration/Player.html ''Ireland Civil Registration online tutorial'']''from FamilySearch.'' | ''View the ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Ireland_Civil_Registration/Player.html ''Ireland Civil Registration online tutorial'']''from FamilySearch.'' | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[[Image:Dublin Four Courts and the Liffy River.jpg|thumb|right|267x200px|<center>Dublin Four Courts and the Liffy River</center>]] | |||
Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | |||
Table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | |||
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== Additional Information about the Indexes == | == Additional Information about the Indexes == | ||
[[Image:Mother and child at home pg. 80.jpg|thumb|right|312x240px]] | |||
*Before 1878, registration indexes were arranged alphabetically by year. Since 1878, indexes have remained alphabetical but have been divided by each quarter of the years (e.g. 'January, February & March' etc.). | |||
*Most registration indexes list only the name of the individual registered and the district, volume, and page number of that person's registration entry. The death indexes also list the individual's age at death. | *Most registration indexes list only the name of the individual registered and the district, volume, and page number of that person's registration entry. The death indexes also list the individual's age at death. | ||
*In the Family History Library films of the indexes, the Republic of Ireland post-1927 birth indexes include the mother's maiden name. However, since that filming was done, the mother's maiden surname has been added to the Birth Index beginning with 1903. | *In the Family History Library films of the indexes, the Republic of Ireland post-1927 birth indexes include the mother's maiden name. However, since that filming was done, the mother's maiden surname has been added to the Birth Index beginning with 1903. | ||
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*Place-names in the indexes are for districts. In rural areas, many villages and parishes belong to one district. In urban areas, a city may be divided into several districts. | *Place-names in the indexes are for districts. In rural areas, many villages and parishes belong to one district. In urban areas, a city may be divided into several districts. | ||
*The registration districts are the same as the poor law unions. If you know the parish name where the event occurred, then you can find the registration district by going to the county map for Ireland on the main [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland Ireland Wiki page]. Just click on a county and you will see a table showing a list of the parishes and their poor law unions. | *The registration districts are the same as the poor law unions. If you know the parish name where the event occurred, then you can find the registration district by going to the county map for Ireland on the main [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland Ireland Wiki page]. Just click on a county and you will see a table showing a list of the parishes and their poor law unions. | ||
*If you know the townland, you can look up the poor law union by using [http://www.seanruad.com www.seanruad.com]. This website will let you search on partial names and is especially helpful if the townland name is | *If you know the townland, you can look up the poor law union by using [http://www.seanruad.com www.seanruad.com]. This website will let you search on partial names and is especially helpful if the townland name is misspelled. The Poor Law Union or civil registration district will be shown for the townland. | ||
*If you do not know the parish name, then use the following sources to identify the parish or the district in which your ancestor lived: You can also find more information on locating places in the [[Ireland Gazetteers|gazetteers' section]]. | *If you do not know the parish name, then use the following sources to identify the parish or the district in which your ancestor lived: You can also find more information on locating places in the [[Ireland Gazetteers|gazetteers' section]]. | ||
*''Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1871 Census)'', lists Irish localities and the districts that served them in 1871. | *''Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1871 Census)'', lists Irish localities and the districts that served them in 1871. | ||
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== Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | == Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | ||
[[Image:City Hall, Belfast.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:City Hall, Belfast.jpg|thumb|right|322x233px|City Hall, Belfast]] | ||
*Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | *Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | ||