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Christians constitute a very small minority of the population in Tunisia. Among the Christian denominations, Roman Catholics are the majority, followed by the Greek Orthodox church and various Protestant churches. Some interesting statistics are found [http://looklex.com/e.o/tunisia.religions.htm here].  
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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tunisia, go to the [[Tunisia Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
=Online Resources and Websites=
*[https://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases/baptisms.html Births and Catholics Baptisms in Tunisia] at Geneanum.com - index, Diocese of Tunis
*[https://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases/marriages.html Civils and Catholics Marriages in Tunisia] at Geneanum.com - index, includes marriages from Diocese of Tunis and civil marriages
*[https://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases/burials.html Burials in Tunisia] at Geneanum.com - index, includes deaths and Christian burials in Diocese of Tunis.
*[https://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases/none-transcribed-census/sousse-burials.html Burials in Sousse] at Geneanum.com - images
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=tunisia British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Tunisia], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=tunisia British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Tunisia ], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
==Historical Background==
The majority of Tunisia's population (around 98%) are Muslims while about 2% follow Christianity and Judaism or other religions. Tunisia has a sizable Christian community of around over 25,000 adherents, mainly '''Catholics''' (22,000) and to a lesser degree Protestants. The '''Russian Orthodox''' Church has approximately 100 practicing members and operates a church in Tunis and another in Bizerte. The '''Reformed Church of France''' maintains a church in Tunis, with a congregation of 140 primarily foreign members. The '''Anglican Church''' has a church in Tunis with several hundred predominantly foreign members. There are 50 '''Seventh-day Adventists'''. The 30-member '''Greek Orthodox Church''' maintained 3 churches (in Tunis, Sousse, and Djerba).<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Tunisia", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisia, accessed 15 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Tunisia", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Tunisia, accessed 15 March 2020. </ref><br>


=Information Recorded in the Records=
== Roman Catholics  ==
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario):
==Baptisms==
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
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*baptism date
*the infant's name
*parents' names
*father's occupation
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*status of legitimacy
*occasionally, names of grandparents
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
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*birth date and place
*the family's place of residence
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross
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==Marriages==
The Diocese of Tunis was established in 1843 as an apostolic vicariate.&nbsp;Major historical churches are the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis and the former Cathedral of St. Louis in Carthage (now a museum).  
Marriage registers can give:
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*the marriage date
*the names of the bride and groom
*indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
*their ages
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*birth dates and places for the bride and groom
*their residences
*their occupations
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*birthplaces of the bride and groom
*parents' names (after 1800)
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives.
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==Burials==
=== Index of baptisms, marriages, and deaths  ===
Burial registers may give:
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*the name of the deceased
*the date and place of death or burial
*the deceased's age
*place of residence
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*cause of death
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
*deceased's birth date and place
*parents' names, or at least the father's name
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=How to Find Records=
Efforts to index the baptism-, marriage-, and death registers of this diocese begun in 2004 have resulted in a free&nbsp;[http://filfola.fr/mariagestunisie/intro.html online index] of over 500,000 entries. The website is written in French.  
==Digital  Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog ==
'''Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library.''' Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.  To find records:
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927156&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Tunisia%22 '''records of Tunisia'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Tunisia''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. 
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.


==Writing for Records==
Guidelines and explanations:  
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+Tunisia/@35.2724429,8.1488693,6.31z '''Google Maps search results for churches in Tunisia''']
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='''Roman Catholic Church Records'''=
1. Only indexes are available here. Please do not contact the compiler to&nbsp;request copies of records or further genealogical research.  
==Historical Background==
Roman Catholic parish registers begin as early as 1734.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Tunisia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1991-2001.</ref> The Diocese of Tunis was established in 1843 as an apostolic vicariate.&nbsp;Major historical churches are the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis and the former Cathedral of St. Louis in Carthage (now a museum).


==Online Catholic Indexes==
2.'''Baptism indexes '''provide the following information:
===1. Index of Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths  ===
 
Efforts to index the baptism-, marriage-, and death registers of this diocese begun in 2004 have resulted in a free&nbsp;[http://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases.html '''Geanum.com: Tunisia Databases'''] of over 500,000 entries. The website is written in French. Only indexes are available here. Please do not contact the compiler to request copies of records or further genealogical research. Reasons why a person may not be found in the index:
- time period covered: 1830-2005
*variant spellings of given name or surname
 
*the event may have occurred in another country, such as neighboring Algiers, or the immigrant's country of origin&nbsp;
- given name and surname of the child (may be written in a French, Italian, or Latin form]
 
- father's gicven name, followed by the mother's given name and surname
 
- he parish where the baptism was performed
 
- the year of baptism
 
- the entry number in the baptismal register
 
3.'''Marriage indexes '''provide the following information:
 
- time period covered: 1801-1949
 
- names of bride and groom [index is searchable by either name]
 
- name of parish where the marriage was performed
 
- year and record number in the register


====Information Recorded in the Index====
'''Baptism indexes '''provide the following information:
*time period covered: 1830-2005
*given name and surname of the child (may be written in a French, Italian, or Latin form]
*father's given name, followed by the mother's given name and surname
*the parish where the baptism was performed
*the year of baptism
*the entry number in the baptismal register <br>
This index can also be browsed by clicking on the alphabetical segments found below the search box.  
This index can also be browsed by clicking on the alphabetical segments found below the search box.  


4. '''Burial indexes '''provide the following information:
- given name and surname of the deceased
- spouse's name, if given in the record
-&nbsp;parish where the ceremony took place
- year of burial and record number in the register
'''Reasons why a person may not be found in the index:'''
1. variant spellings of given name or surname


'''Marriage indexes '''provide the following information:
2. the event may have occurred in another country, such as&nbsp;neighboring Algiers, or the immigrant's country of origin&nbsp;
*time period covered: 1801-1949
*names of bride and groom [index is searchable by either name]
*name of parish where the marriage was performed
*year and record number in the register


'''Burial indexes '''provide the following information:
=== Earlier Burial Records  ===
*given name and surname of the deceased
*spouse's name, if given in the record
*parish where the ceremony took place
*year of burial and record number in the register


==2. Burial Records of the Parish of St. Croix de Tunis ==
Another index of 1620 burials from the records of the parish of St. Croix de Tunis, which covers the years 1736 to 1831 is found [http://debono.club.fr/mariagestunisie/sepulturesOLD.html here]. This was the only Catholic parish in Tunisia in the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries.


Another index of 1620 burials from the records of the parish of St. Croix de Tunis, which covers the years 1736 to 1831 is found at  [http://en.geneanum.com/tunisia/databases/burials.html '''Geanum.com: Burials in Tunisia''' ]. This was the only Catholic parish in Tunisia in the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. This list can be searched alphabetically or chronologically.
This list can be searched alphabetically or chronologically.  


=== Obtaining Copies of Records ===
=== Obtaining copies of records ===


The actual church records are the property of the Catholic Church of Tunisia. To obtain copies, follow these steps, send a written request to:  
The actual church records are the property of the CAtholic Church of Tunisia. To obtain copies, follow these steps:  


'''M. le Chancelier de la Prélature de Tunis'''<br>
- send a written request to M. le Chancelier de la Prélature de Tunis, 4 rue d'Alger, 1000 Tunis, TUNISIE  
4 rue d'Alger<br>
1000 Tunis, TUNISIE <br>


Enclose the cost of 6.10 Euros per record requested. Be patient. It may take several months to receive a reply.
- enclose the cost of 6.10 Euros per record requested  


=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==
- Be patient. It may take several months to receive a reply.  
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Tunisia is included in the Archdiocese of Carthage.
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Revision as of 23:34, 29 November 2012

Christians constitute a very small minority of the population in Tunisia. Among the Christian denominations, Roman Catholics are the majority, followed by the Greek Orthodox church and various Protestant churches. Some interesting statistics are found here.

Roman Catholics[edit | edit source]

The Diocese of Tunis was established in 1843 as an apostolic vicariate. Major historical churches are the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis and the former Cathedral of St. Louis in Carthage (now a museum).

Index of baptisms, marriages, and deaths[edit | edit source]

Efforts to index the baptism-, marriage-, and death registers of this diocese begun in 2004 have resulted in a free online index of over 500,000 entries. The website is written in French.

Guidelines and explanations:

1. Only indexes are available here. Please do not contact the compiler to request copies of records or further genealogical research.

2.Baptism indexes provide the following information:

- time period covered: 1830-2005

- given name and surname of the child (may be written in a French, Italian, or Latin form]

- father's gicven name, followed by the mother's given name and surname

- he parish where the baptism was performed

- the year of baptism

- the entry number in the baptismal register

3.Marriage indexes provide the following information:

- time period covered: 1801-1949

- names of bride and groom [index is searchable by either name]

- name of parish where the marriage was performed

- year and record number in the register

This index can also be browsed by clicking on the alphabetical segments found below the search box.

4. Burial indexes provide the following information:

- given name and surname of the deceased

- spouse's name, if given in the record

- parish where the ceremony took place

- year of burial and record number in the register

Reasons why a person may not be found in the index:

1. variant spellings of given name or surname

2. the event may have occurred in another country, such as neighboring Algiers, or the immigrant's country of origin 

Earlier Burial Records[edit | edit source]

Another index of 1620 burials from the records of the parish of St. Croix de Tunis, which covers the years 1736 to 1831 is found here. This was the only Catholic parish in Tunisia in the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries.

This list can be searched alphabetically or chronologically.

Obtaining copies of records[edit | edit source]

The actual church records are the property of the CAtholic Church of Tunisia. To obtain copies, follow these steps:

- send a written request to M. le Chancelier de la Prélature de Tunis, 4 rue d'Alger, 1000 Tunis, TUNISIE

- enclose the cost of 6.10 Euros per record requested

- Be patient. It may take several months to receive a reply.

 

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