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== Title in the Language of the Record  ==
== Title in the Language of the Record  ==
Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolicos
== What Is in This Collection?  ==
This collection of church records includes baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations, prenuptial investigations, and other miscellaneous records from the parishes in Archdiocese of Maracaibo in Venezuela from 1930-2012.


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Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolico
=== Index and Image Visibility ===  
 
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== Record Description  ==
=== Reading These Records ===
 
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
This collection of church records includes baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations, pre-marriage investigations, and other miscellaneous records from the parishes of Maracaibo in Venezuela from 1930-2012.
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
 
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]
The records are in Spanish; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for translation helps.
*FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
 
:*{{LearningCenter2|570|Reading Spanish Handwriting}}
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/registros-civiles-y-parroquiales Registros Civiles y Parroquiales] – Spanish
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== Collection Content  ==
 
The information found in each record varies by year. Records were made by Catholic priests or their associates, recorded in Spanish, and mostly written on either lined paper or blank paper that contained pre-printed numbers.<br><br>
== Record Content  ==
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The information found in each record varies by year. Records were made by Catholic priests or their associates, recorded in Spanish, and mostly written on either lined paper or blank paper that contained pre-printed numbers.<br><br> '''Baptism records''' generally include the following information:  
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'''Baptism records''' generally include the following information:  
*Name, age, and gender  
*Name, age, and gender  
*Birth date and place  
*Birth date and place  
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*Names of parents  
*Names of parents  
*Names of witnesses
*Names of witnesses
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'''Confirmation records/registers''' generally include:  
'''Confirmation records/registers''' generally include:  
*Name, age, and gender  
*Name, age, and gender  
*Date and place of confirmation  
*Date and place of confirmation  
*Names of parents  
*Names of parents  
*Names of godparent
*Names of godparents
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{| style="width:60%; vertical-align:top;"                 
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'''Marriage records''' may include the following:  
'''Marriage records''' may include the following:  
*Names and ages of groom and bride  
*Names and ages of groom and bride  
*Date and place of marriage  
*Date and place of marriage  
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*Who performed the marriage  
*Who performed the marriage  
*Names of witnesses
*Names of witnesses
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'''Death records''' usually include:  
'''Death records''' usually include:  
*Deceased’s name, gender, and age (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)  
*Deceased’s name, gender, and age (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)  
*Date and place of death  
*Date and place of death  
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*Birthplace  
*Birthplace  
*Names of parents
*Names of parents
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How to Use the Record ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Name of the person
Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.
*Approximate date of the event
 
=== Search the Index ===
'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, an estimated birth, marriage, or death year, and family relationships such as a parent's name.
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=== Search the Collection ===
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'''To search by image:''' <br> To browse the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒ Select the ''Browse'' link in the initial search page<br> ⇒ Select the ''Estado'' (State) category<br> ⇒ Select the ''Ciudad o pueblo'' (City or Town) category<br> ⇒ Select the ''Parroquia'' (Parrish) category<br> ⇒ Select the ''Tipo de registro y años'' (Record Type and Years) category which takes you to the images.<br>
=== View the Images ===
 
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Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.  
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=== For Help Reading these Records ===
| browse_1 = Estado (State)
 
| browse_2 = Ciudad o pueblo (City or Town)
These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:
| browse_3 = Parroquia (Parrish)
 
| browse_4 = Tipo de registro y años (Record Type and Years)
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  
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*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records]  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx Script tutorial for Spanish]
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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== Using the Information ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
 
To learn more about using the information in civil records, view these lessons for free:
 
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/encontre-este-registro-y-ahora-que/894 Encontré este registro ¿y ahora qué?] - Spanish
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/documentos-esenciales-para-buscar-a-sus-antepasados/587 Documentos esenciales para buscar a sus antepasados] - Spanish
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/tesoros-ocultos-en-los-registros-originales/914 Tesoros ocultos en los registros originales] - Spanish
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/y-ahora-que-como-hacer-la-investigacion-genealogica/893 ¿Y ahora qué? Cómo hacer la investigación genealógica] – Spanish
 
=== Tips to keep in Mind ===
 
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 a close proximity.  
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 a close proximity.  


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Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.  
Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.  
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
 
*Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name.  Click here for a list of [[Media:SpanishNameAbbreviations.pdf|Spanish name abbreviations]]
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ===
*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]]  
 
*Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information.
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]]  
=== Research Helps ===
 
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Venezuela Genealogy|Venezuela]].
Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information. [[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
* [[Venezuela Record Finder]]
 
*[[Venezuela Research Tips and Strategies]]
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== Related Websites  ==
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*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmara.html Archdiocese of Maracaibo]
*[http://hispanicgenealogy.blogspot.com/ Hispanic Genealogy] Blog is written in English.
*[http://www.genealogiahispana.com/?language=en Blog de Genealogía Hispaña] Blog is written in Spanish.
*[http://www.genealogia-es.com/ Genealogía Española-España GenWeb] Website is in Spanish.
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[Venezuela Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Venezuela Church Records]]
*[[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Venezuela Genealogy]]  
*[[Zulia]]
*[[Venezuela Genealogy|Venezuela]]
 
==How You Can Contribute  ==
 
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==Citations for This Collection==
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Title in the Language of the Record[edit | edit source]

Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolico

Record Description[edit | edit source]

This collection of church records includes baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations, pre-marriage investigations, and other miscellaneous records from the parishes of Maracaibo in Venezuela from 1930-2012.

The records are in Spanish; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for translation helps.

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

The information found in each record varies by year. Records were made by Catholic priests or their associates, recorded in Spanish, and mostly written on either lined paper or blank paper that contained pre-printed numbers.

Baptism records generally include the following information:

  • Name, age, and gender
  • Birth date and place
  • Date and place of baptism
  • Names of parents
  • Names of witnesses

Confirmation records/registers generally include:

  • Name, age, and gender
  • Date and place of confirmation
  • Names of parents
  • Names of godparents

Marriage records may include the following:

  • Names and ages of groom and bride
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Birthplaces of groom and bride
  • Names of groom’s parents
  • Names of bride’s parents
  • Who performed the marriage
  • Names of witnesses

Death records usually include:

  • Deceased’s name, gender, and age (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)
  • Date and place of death
  • Marital status/name of spouse
  • Birthplace
  • Names of parents

How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]

Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.

When searching:
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, an estimated birth, marriage, or death year, and family relationships such as a parent's name.

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To search by image:
To browse the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒ Select the Browse link in the initial search page
⇒ Select the Estado (State) category
⇒ Select the Ciudad o pueblo (City or Town) category
⇒ Select the Parroquia (Parrish) category
⇒ Select the Tipo de registro y años (Record Type and Years) category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

For Help Reading these Records[edit | edit source]

These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:

Using the Information[edit | edit source]

To learn more about using the information in civil records, view these lessons for free:

Tips to keep in Mind[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 a close proximity.

For marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?[edit | edit source]

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

Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information. Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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Related Websites[edit | edit source]

Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

How You Can Contribute[edit | edit source]

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Citations for This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

Collection citation:

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.



Image citation:
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The image citation will be available once the collection is published.