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Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Because they are indexed and cover most of the population, English civil registration records are important sources for genealogical research. Learn more about using these records for family history from the [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Familyhistoryandresearch/DG_175464 Directgov website]. <br> | [[Image:Durham_Millburngate_Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|220x200px]]Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Because they are indexed and cover most of the population, English civil registration records are important sources for genealogical research. Learn more about using these records for family history from the [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Familyhistoryandresearch/DG_175464 Directgov website]. <br> | ||
== General Historical Background == | == General Historical Background == | ||
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=== Online Index to England and Wales Civil Registration === | === Online Index to England and Wales Civil Registration === | ||
In recent years volunteers began transcribing the microfiched indexes and placing them online. Two sites with online civil registration indexes to births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales are located at:<br> | In recent years volunteers began transcribing the microfiched indexes and placing them online. Two sites with online civil registration indexes to births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales are located at:<br> | ||
1. [http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl FreeBMD] - After selecting the event to search, features include: | 1. [http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl FreeBMD] - After selecting the event to search, features include: | ||
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4. [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry.co.uk], a paid subscription site, has all the civil registration indexes available online. This site is available for free in the Family History Library and Regional Centers. | 4. [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry.co.uk], a paid subscription site, has all the civil registration indexes available online. This site is available for free in the Family History Library and Regional Centers. | ||
5. [http://worldvitalrecords.com WorldVitalRecords.com], a paid subscription site, has all of these indexes available online also. This site is available for free in the Family History Library and Family History Centers. [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_births Births: 1837-1983]; [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_marriages Marriages: 1837-1983]; [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_deaths Deaths: 1837-1983]. | 5. [http://worldvitalrecords.com WorldVitalRecords.com], a paid subscription site, has all of these indexes available online also. This site is available for free in the Family History Library and Family History Centers. [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_births Births: 1837-1983]; [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_marriages Marriages: 1837-1983]; [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=ukbmd1983_deaths Deaths: 1837-1983]. | ||
== Registration Districts == | == Registration Districts == | ||
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=== Family History Library Training Online === | === Family History Library Training Online === | ||
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| link = https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/civil-registration-and-beyond/304 | | link = https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/civil-registration-and-beyond/304 | ||
| name = Civil Registration and Beyond | | name = Civil Registration and Beyond | ||
}} | }} The Family History Library is now offering an online series of five lessons on genealogical research in England entitled "England Beginning Research." This video series includes one lesson on Civil Registration and is available for anyone to view at their own computer. These lessons are available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. On the home page, click on 'Library' and select 'Education'. There are no registration or password requirements for viewing these lessons. | ||
The Family History Library is now offering an online series of five lessons on genealogical research in England entitled "England Beginning Research." This video series includes one lesson on Civil Registration and is available for anyone to view at their own computer. These lessons are available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. On the home page, click on 'Library' and select 'Education'. There are no registration or password requirements for viewing these lessons. | |||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||