Venezuela, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Venezuela, Civil Registration, 1873-2003
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Venezuela
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Flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Location of Venezuela
Location of Venezuela
Record Description
Record Type: Civil Registration
Collection years: 1873-2003
Language: Spanish
Title in the Language: Registro Civil de Venezuela
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[National Archives of Venezuela]


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection has records from 1873 to 2003. It includes births, marriages, and deaths that are registered in separate books at different municipal offices of the civil registry. Most records are well-preserved. Earlier records are handwritten in Spanish; newer records are handwritten also in Spanish in formatted records. Some localities may be listed under their old administrative jurisdictions, depending on the time of the creation of the record.

Before 1873, the Catholic Church was the only organization that recorded important events in a person’s life, such as baptism, marriage, and death or burial. However, in the early months of 1826, the government began creating the civil records of the judicial and non-judicial civil acts of their citizens under the National Treasury Department in the mortgage annotations office. The government also wanted a duplicate copy of the Catholic Church registers to use for civil records.

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

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If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Computer Aided Indexing (CAI)[edit | edit source]

Some or all of the indexed records for this collection were created using Computer Aided Indexing (CAI) from records digitized by FamilySearch or its partners. Each record indexed using CAI will include the message, "This record was indexed by a computer" with a link to report errors. For more information on CAI see FamilySearch Computer Aided Indexing.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Venezuela Civil Registration, 1873-2003.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may found in these records:

Birth

  • Child's name
  • Gender
  • Birth date and place
  • Parent's names
  • Legitimacy

Marriage

  • Name of bride and groom
  • Ages
  • Residence
  • Parent's names
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Witnesses

Death

  • Person's name
  • Age
  • Date, time, and place of death
  • Cause of death
  • Parents’ names
  • Informant
  • Burial information

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1881 Birth Record

    1881 Birth Record

  • 1887 Death Record

    1887 Death Record

  • 1939 Marriage Record p. 1

    1939 Marriage Record p. 1

  • Marriage Record p. 2

    Marriage Record p. 2

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Your ancestor's given name and surname
  • Identifying information such as residence
  • Estimated marriage or birth year
  • Family relationships

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select State
  2. Select City or Municipality
  3. Select Parish or District
  4. Select Record Type and Years to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Venezuela Civil Registration, 1873-2003. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • If possible, look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description
  • Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • In Latin America, two or three generations are often indicated in church registers, along with their birthplaces or residences. If, however, earlier generations are not listed with the relative or ancestor selected, try searching parishes located within close proximity. Try checking the Venezuela, Catholic Church Records
  • A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring state or region, or your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records. Venezuela Emigration and Immigration
  • Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could have occurred in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual to be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name. Click here for a list of Spanish name abbreviations

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Venezuela.

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Known Issues[edit | edit source]

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
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