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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Kuwait, go to the [[Kuwait Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Kuwait, go to the [[Kuwait Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
'''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | |||
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*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-india-office-marriages?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504554784_58ab5f66a397b890b2545de859037d90&dclid=CP3Lj6ynjNYCFYUTPwod2CQPxQ British India Office Marriages], index ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-india-office-marriages?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504554784_58ab5f66a397b890b2545de859037d90&dclid=CP3Lj6ynjNYCFYUTPwod2CQPxQ British India Office Marriages], index ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=kuwait British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Kuwait ], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=kuwait British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Kuwait ], index and images, ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, ($) | ||
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==How to Find Records== | ==How to Find Records== | ||
===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ===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:// | 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://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [ | :::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Kuwait''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Kuwait''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Kuwait''' 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. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<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 [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <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''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-l-rq/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Kuwait'''] | |||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | |||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | |||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | |||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Kuwait'''] | |||
=== Historical Background === | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Kuwait", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Kuwait", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | |||
===Online Records=== | |||
Online church information is available to current members, deceased members, and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Kuwait, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Kuwait, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | |||
==''' | =='''Maronite Catholic Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
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=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records '''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
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=='''Melkite Catholic Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Melkite Catholic churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
== | =='''Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
==''' | =='''Armenian Catholic Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Catholic churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
==''' | =='''Assyrian Church of the East'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Assyrian Church of the East in Kuwait'''] | ||
== ''' | =='''Syriac Catholic Church'''== | ||
===Writing | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Catholic churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
== ''' | =='''Syriac Orthodox Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
===Writing | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Orthodox churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
=='''Chaldean Catholic Church'''== | |||
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==''' | |||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Chaldean Catholic churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
==''' | =='''Coptic Orthodox Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Coptic Orthodox churches in Kuwait'''] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Kuwait, go to the Religious Records page.
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Kuwait , index and images, ($)
- British India Office Births & Baptisms, index
- British India Office Marriages, index ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Kuwait , index and images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, index and images, ($)
- British India Office Deaths & Burials, index ($)
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Christianity is a minority religion in Kuwait. Kuwait has a native Christian community, with a total population of between 200 and 400. In 2014, there were an estimated 259 Christian Kuwaitis residing in Kuwait. Kuwait is the only GCC country besides Bahrain to have a local Christian population who hold citizenship. Of the non-citizen population, there are an estimated 832,475 Christians (June 2018), or 18.24% of the population.
The government-recognized Christian churches include the Roman Catholic Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, the National Evangelical Church Kuwait (Protestant), the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Greek Catholic (Melkite) Church, the Anglican Church, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are also many Christian religious groups not officially recognized by the government with smaller populations, including the Indian Orthodox, Mar Thoma, and Seventh-day Adventist Church. Unrecognized groups are generally free to worship in private. There are also a number of believers in Christ from a Muslim background in the country, though many are not citizens. A 2015 study estimates that around 350 people in the country follow these beliefs.[1][2]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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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Marriages[edit | edit source]
Marriage registers can give:
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Burials[edit | edit source]
Burial registers may give:
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How to Find Records[edit | edit source]
Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
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 Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:
- a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK records of Kuwait].
- b. Click on Places within Kuwait 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.
. 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[edit | edit source]
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 GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.
Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing to a Local Parish[edit | edit source]
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records[edit | edit source]
Online Records[edit | edit source]
Online church information is available to current members, deceased members, and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Maronite Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in Kuwait]
Eastern Orthodox Church Records [edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Kuwait]
Melkite Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Melkite Catholic churches in Kuwait]
Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic churches in Kuwait]
Armenian Catholic Church[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Armenian Catholic churches in Kuwait]
Assyrian Church of the East[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Assyrian Church of the East in Kuwait]
Syriac Catholic Church[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Syriac Catholic churches in Kuwait]
Syriac Orthodox Church[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Syriac Orthodox churches in Kuwait]
Chaldean Catholic Church[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Chaldean Catholic churches in Kuwait]
Coptic Orthodox Church[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Coptic Orthodox churches in Kuwait]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Kuwait", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Kuwait", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Kuwait", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Kuwait", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Kuwait, accessed 1 April 2020.
- ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Kuwait, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Kuwait, accessed 6 April 2020.