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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Peru, go to the [[Peru Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Peru, go to the [[Peru Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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= Online Resources and Websites= | = Online Resources and Websites= | ||
*'''1556-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1508603|Peru Baptisms, 1556-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60114 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30073/peru-baptisms-1556-1930?s=209190711 MyHeritage] ($)'' | |||
*'''1560-1952''' {{RecordSearch|2727735|Peru, Diocese of Huacho, Catholic Church Records, 1560-1952}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Diocese of Huacho, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62849/ Ancestry]'' ($) | |||
*'''1600-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520547|Peru Marriages, 1600-1940}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60122 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30074/peru-marriages-1600-1940?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)'' | |||
*'''1603-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1877097|Peru, Catholic Church Records, 1603-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1641-2016''' {{RecordSearch|2787829|Peru, Diocese of Huaraz, Catholic Church Records, 1641-2016}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Diocese of Huaraz, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1665-2018''' {{RecordSearch|3460240|Peru, Prelature of Yauyos-Cañete-Huarochirí, Catholic Church Records, 1665-2018}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Prelature of Yauyos-Canete-Huarochiri, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1750-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1520548|Peru Deaths, 1750-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60117 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30075/peru-deaths-1750-1930?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)'' | |||
=Historical Background= | =Historical Background= | ||
Roman Catholicism has been the predominant faith in Peru for centuries. As of the 2017 census, 76% of the population over 12 years old described themselves as '''Catholic''', 14.1% as '''Evangelical''', 4.8% as '''Protestant''', Jewish, '''Latter-day Saints''', and '''Jehovah's Witness''', and 5.1% as nonreligious. | Roman Catholicism has been the predominant faith in Peru for centuries. As of the 2017 census, 76% of the population over 12 years old described themselves as '''Catholic''', 14.1% as '''Evangelical''', 4.8% as '''Protestant''', Jewish, '''Latter-day Saints''', and '''Jehovah's Witness''', and 5.1% as nonreligious. | ||
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=Information Recorded in the Records= | =Information Recorded 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. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario) | 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== | ==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: | 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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=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://familysearch.org/ | '''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= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927168&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Peru%22 '''records of Peru''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Peru''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Peru''' 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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= '''Catholic Church Records''' = | = '''Catholic Church Records''' = | ||
[[File:Map of the Roman Catholic Jurisdictions from Perú.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Roman Catholic Jurisdictions from Perú</center>]] | |||
*'''1603-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1877097|Peru, Catholic Church Records, 1603-1992}} at FamilySearch - [[Peru_Catholic_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
==Writing to a Local Parish== | ==Writing to a Local Parish== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | 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=Peru&country_sn=PE&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-18.4483&nelat=-0.0387769&swlng=-81.3867001&nelng=-68.65232879999999&lat=-9.189967&lng=-75.015152&faddress=Peru&place_id=ChIJ9RRZwFDIBZERSAYheRIBnvI#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Peru'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Peru&country_sn=PE&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-18.4483&nelat=-0.0387769&swlng=-81.3867001&nelng=-68.65232879999999&lat=-9.189967&lng=-75.015152&faddress=Peru&place_id=ChIJ9RRZwFDIBZERSAYheRIBnvI#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Peru'''] | ||
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='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
Online information is available to current members, for 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.'''] | |||
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