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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Myanmar, go to the [[Myanmar Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
*{{FSC|143280|item|disp=Parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Bengal, 1713-1948}}  The Presidency of Bengal mainly included the states of Bihar and Orissa. At times the Presidency extended to Punjab and most of Northern India. Includes returns from the British colonies of Burma, Malacca and Singapore.
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=burma British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Myanmar (formerly Burma)], index & images ($)
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External  UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=burma British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Myanmar (formerly Burma) ], index & images ($)
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External  UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index ($)


== Church records ==
== Historical Background ==
 
Records begin about 1650 and may exist for the following denominations:
Research use:  Usually information given is quite complete and identifies parents and often grandparents and other relationships.  There are gaps, however, in many church registers.
*Anglican 1650-  
 
*Catholic 1662-  
Record type:  Births or baptisms, marriages, marriage proclamations, deaths or burials, and confirmations.
*Baptist 1825-  
 
*Methodist1865-  
Time period:  1650-present.  Records may exist for the following denominations:
*Adventists 1905-  
 
*Anglican 1650-
*Catholic 1662-
*Baptist 1825-
*Methodist1865-
*Adventists 1905-
*Church of Christ 1910-
*Church of Christ 1910-


Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim records may exist for early years as well.
A large majority of the population practices Buddhism; estimates range from 80% to 89%. According to 2014 Myanmar Census, 87.9% of the population identifies as Buddhists. Christianity is practiced by 6.2% of the population, practiced primarily among the Kachin, Chin and Karen people, and Eurasians because of missionary work in their respective areas. About four-fifths of the country’s Christians are Protestants, in particular Baptists of the Myanmar Baptist Convention; Roman Catholics make up the remainder.


Contents: Baptismal records: Baptism dates; children’s names; parents’ residence and names (sometimes mother's maiden name is given); witnesses’ and godparents’ names, and sometimes their residence and relationship to infants; sometimes grandparents’ names.  Marriage records:  Candidates’ names; marriage and/or proclamation dates; often birth places, residence, witnesses, former spouses and parents’ names.  Death/burial records: Name of deceased; burial date; often age and cause of death; residence; spouse’s name, especially for women; parents’ names for deceased children.  Confirmation records:  Candidate’s name, age, residence and sometimes father’s name.
==Information in the Records ==
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records.
===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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Location: Church archives, [[British Library]] in London.
===Marriages===
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.
|}


Population coverage: 5%.
===Burials===
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==
=== 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=1927166&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Myanmar%22 records of Myanmar].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Myanmar''' 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.


Reliability: Good.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Myanmar,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 2001.</ref>
===Writing for Records===
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]] or [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy]] for help with composing letters. English and French are taught extensively in the schools.
Or, contact a [https://www.google.com/search?q=burmese+translation+services&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=Burmese+translation+services&aqs=chrome.0.0l3.12562j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Burmese translation service.]


== References ==
== Churches  ==
=== Catholic  ===
'''Historical Background'''
The Catholic Church in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are around 750,000 Catholics in Burma - approximately 1% of the total population. The country is divided into sixteen dioceses including three archdioceses. Each of the archdioceses is also a metropolitan.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Myanmar", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Myanmar, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>
'''Writing to a Local Parish'''
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish.  To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Myanmar+(Burma)&country_sn=MM&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=9.4518&nelat=28.5478351&swlng=92.171808&nelng=101.1702717&lat=21.916221&lng=95.955974&faddress=Myanmar+(Burma)&place_id=ChIJBylOcadSVjAREStiHOQOe7o#/  The Catholic Directory: Myanmar (Burma) ]
=== Anglican (Episcopal)  ===
'''Writing for Records'''
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican++church+myanmar/@21.350983,99.7675481,5z/data=!3m1!4b1  Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Myanmar ]
=== Baptist  ===
'''Writing for Records'''
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist++church+myanmar/@20.9104451,99.7181387,5z/data=!3m1!4b1  Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Myanmar ]
=== Church of Christ ===
'''Writing for Records'''
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/church+of+christ+myanmar/@20.4780912,99.6687188,5z/data=!3m1!4b1  Google Maps search results for Church of Christ in Myanmar ]
=== Methodist  ===
'''Writing for Records'''
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+church+myanmar/@20.0538769,99.6192887,5z/data=!3m1!4b1  Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Myanmar ]
=== Seventh-day Adventist ===
'''Writing for Records'''
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+myanmar/@19.6377503,99.569849,5z/data=!3m1!4b1  Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Myanmar ]
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