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Guide to '''Belize ancestry, family history and genealogy''': parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
==Information==
Belize is a country in Central America on the borders of [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]] and [[Guatemala Genealogy|Guatemala]]. Previously it was a colony of Great Britain. The official language is English.


Guide to '''Belize ancestry, family history and genealogy''' parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
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==Country Information==
==Belize Map==
The United States of America is made up of fifty states, one federal district (District of Columbia) and five territories.
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize.<br>
==Getting Started ==
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<h3>Getting Started with Belize Research</h3>
Links to articles on getting started with Belize research.
*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]]
*[[How to Find Death Records]]


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== Districts ==
<h3>Belize Research Tools</h3>
Belize is divided into six districts. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.<br>
Links to articles and websites that assist in Belize research.
*[http://www.kindredtrails.com/belize.html Belize Genealogy (Kindred Trails)]
*[http://genforum.genealogy.com/belize/ Belize GenForum]
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==Belize Clickable Map==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize.  Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
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==Jurisdictions==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize.  Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
Belize is divided into six districts:
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*[[Belize District, Belize Genealogy|Belize]]
*[[Belize District, Belize Genealogy|Belize]]
*[[Cayo, Belize Genealogy|Cayo]]
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*[[Stann Creek, Belize Genealogy|Stann Creek]]
*[[Stann Creek, Belize Genealogy|Stann Creek]]
*[[Toledo, Belize Genealogy|Toledo]]
*[[Toledo, Belize Genealogy|Toledo]]
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The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize.&nbsp; Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common.&nbsp; For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.<br>
==FamilySearch Resources==
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=*&fq=place%3A%22Latin%20America%22 Latin American research] - Online genealogy courses
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1927123?region=Belize Historical Records]
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c=Belize Family History Center locator map]


The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize.  Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common.  For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.<br>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 11 August 2025

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Guide to Belize ancestry, family history and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.

Information[edit | edit source]

Belize is a country in Central America on the borders of Mexico and Guatemala. Previously it was a colony of Great Britain. The official language is English.

Belize Map[edit | edit source]

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize.
444px-Belize Regions map.png

Districts[edit | edit source]

Belize is divided into six districts. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.


The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize. Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common. For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.

References[edit | edit source]