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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.


Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolico
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
== Record Description  ==
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=== Reading These Records ===
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.
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
 
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
The records are in Spanish; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for translation helps.  
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]
 
*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  ==
== Record 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>
 
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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 godparents
*Names of godparent
 
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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 to Use the Record ==
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
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.
*Name of the person
 
*Approximate date of the event
'''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.
=== Search the Index ===
 
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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>
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=== View 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.
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=== For Help Reading these Records ===
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These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:
| browse_2 = Ciudad o pueblo (City or Town)
 
| browse_3 = Parroquia (Parrish)
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  
| browse_4 = Tipo de registro y años (Record Type and Years)
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records]
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*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx Script tutorial for Spanish]
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
 
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]].
=== Using the Information ===
== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== 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? ===
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ===
*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]]
 
*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]]  
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.
 
=== Research Helps ===
Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information. [[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Venezuela Genealogy|Venezuela]].
 
* [[Venezuela Record Finder]]
{{FHL Search Tip
*[[Venezuela Research Tips and Strategies]]
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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]]
 
== Contributions to This Article  ==
 
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==Citations for This Collection==
 
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Collection years: 1930-2012
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Title in the Language: Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolicos
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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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

Reading These Records

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:

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

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.

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 godparent

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 Do I Search the Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

View the Images

You will be able to view the images in this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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.

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 Spanish name abbreviations
  • 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.

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Venezuela.

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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