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== | ==How to Find the Records== | ||
===Offices to Contact=== | |||
=== | [https://comoros.eregulations.org/show-step.asp?l=fr&mid=3&rid=4&sno=29 Request for Certificates (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificates)] | ||
Service de l'etat civil<br> | |||
Prefecture, Comoros<br> | |||
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==Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
In the 1790s, Malagasy warriors raided the islands of Comoros for slaves and crops. By the 1820s, the population was decimated. Slaves were brought from mainland Africa. These were traded to the French in Mayotte and the Mascarenes. In 1865, slaves were possibly as much as 40% of the population of Comoros. | In the 1790s, Malagasy warriors raided the islands of Comoros for slaves and crops. By the 1820s, the population was decimated. Slaves were brought from mainland Africa. These were traded to the French in Mayotte and the Mascarenes. In 1865, slaves were possibly as much as 40% of the population of Comoros. | ||
In 1841, France gained control of the Comoros. Ships from Portugal, England, and the United States often stopped in Comoros. French settlers and companies, as well as Arab merchants created plantations on all the islands. From 1886 to 1912, part or all of Comoros was under French protection. In 1912, Comoros became of province of Madagascar. In 1975, Comoros gained its independence from France.< | In 1841, France gained control of the Comoros. Ships from Portugal, England, and the United States often stopped in Comoros. French settlers and companies, as well as Arab merchants created plantations on all the islands. From 1886 to 1912, part or all of Comoros was under French protection. In 1912, Comoros became of province of Madagascar. In 1975, Comoros gained its independence from France.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Coverage and Compliance== | ==Coverage and Compliance== | ||
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*Consents or authorizations given in case of minority or incapacity of one or both spouses | *Consents or authorizations given in case of minority or incapacity of one or both spouses | ||
*Names of witnesses and their status as adults | *Names of witnesses and their status as adults | ||
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===Death Certificate=== | ===Death Certificate=== | ||
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[[Category:Comoros]] [[Category:Civil Registration]] | [[Category:Comoros]] [[Category:Civil Registration]] | ||
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Request for Certificates (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificates)
Service de l'etat civil
Prefecture, Comoros
The prefecture where the event took place has the civil registrations for births, marriages, and deaths.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
In the 1790s, Malagasy warriors raided the islands of Comoros for slaves and crops. By the 1820s, the population was decimated. Slaves were brought from mainland Africa. These were traded to the French in Mayotte and the Mascarenes. In 1865, slaves were possibly as much as 40% of the population of Comoros.
In 1841, France gained control of the Comoros. Ships from Portugal, England, and the United States often stopped in Comoros. French settlers and companies, as well as Arab merchants created plantations on all the islands. From 1886 to 1912, part or all of Comoros was under French protection. In 1912, Comoros became of province of Madagascar. In 1975, Comoros gained its independence from France.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Birth Record[edit | edit source]
- Name of child
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Weight at birth
- Ethnicity
- Date of registration
- Place of birth
- Place of registration
- Mother's date of birth or age
- Mother's place of birth
- Mother's occupation
- Mother's place of usual residence
- Father's date of birth or age
- Father's place of birth
- Father's occupation
- Father's place of usual residenceExpansion depth limit exceeded
Marriage Certificate[edit | edit source]
- Date of marriage
- Name of bride and groom
- Date and place of birth of each
- Occupation and domicile of each spouse
- Name of father and mother of each of the spouses
- Occupation and domicile of the father and mother of each
- Consents or authorizations given in case of minority or incapacity of one or both spouses
- Names of witnesses and their status as adults
- Mention is made of the marriage on the birth certificates of each of the spousesExpansion depth limit exceeded
Death Certificate[edit | edit source]
- Date of death
- Place of death
- Name of the deceased
- Date and place of birth of the deceased
- Profession and domicile of the deceased
- Name of the deceased’s father and mother
- Occupation and domicile of the deceased’s father and mother
- Name of the other spouse if the deceased was married
- Name, age, occupation and domicile of the informant
- Informant's relationship with the deceased where applicable
References[edit | edit source]
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