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==How to Find the Records==
==Resources==
 
===Online Resources===
===Online Collections===


*'''1516-1994''' {{RecordSearch|2040054|Croatia, Church Books, 1516-1994}} at FamilySearch — [[Croatia, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, Incomplete. Records of births and baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials performed by priests in Croatia. Includes vital records of Jews.
*'''1516-1994''' {{RecordSearch|2040054|Croatia, Church Books, 1516-1994}} at FamilySearch — [[Croatia, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, Incomplete. Records of births and baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials performed by priests in Croatia. Includes vital records of Jews.
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====British Citizens====
====British Citizens====
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index and images, Findmypast.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index & images, Findmypast.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index and images, Findmypast.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index & images, Findmypast.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, Findmypast.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images, Findmypast.com ($)


===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===
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10000 Zagreb,Croatia <br>
10000 Zagreb,Croatia <br>
Telephone: 01 235 75 55<br>
Telephone: 01 235 75 55<br>
E-mail: [mailto:pitanja@mpu.hr pitanja@mpu.hr]<br>   
Email: [mailto:pitanja@mpu.hr pitanja@mpu.hr]<br>   


The registers are also located in [https://mpu.gov.hr/gradjani-21417/iz-djelokruga/drzavne-matice-24504/maticni-uredi-u-rh-24505/24505 '''civil registry offices'''].<br>
The registers are also located in [https://mpu.gov.hr/gradjani-21417/iz-djelokruga/drzavne-matice-24504/maticni-uredi-u-rh-24505/24505 '''civil registry offices'''].<br>
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Use the [[Croatia Letter Writing Guide|'''Croatia Letter Writing Guide''']] to write for records.
Use the [[Croatia Letter Writing Guide|'''Croatia Letter Writing Guide''']] to write for records.


==Historical Background==
==Background==


In May 1946 universal registration by civil authorities was introduced in Croatia as well as throughout Yugoslavia.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Croatia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1999.</ref>
In May 1946 universal registration by civil authorities was introduced in Croatia as well as throughout Yugoslavia.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Croatia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1999.</ref>

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Resources

Online Resources

British Citizens

Offices to Contact

Ministry of Justice and Administration
Ulica grada Vukovara 49
10 000 Zagreb Croatia
Telephone: 01 371 40 00

Maksimirska 63
10000 Zagreb,Croatia
Telephone: 01 235 75 55
Email: pitanja@mpu.hr

The registers are also located in civil registry offices.

Use the Croatia Letter Writing Guide to write for records.

Background

In May 1946 universal registration by civil authorities was introduced in Croatia as well as throughout Yugoslavia.[1]

Coverage and Compliance

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth

  • Date and place of baptism
  • Name of infant
  • Gender and date of birth
  • Legitimacy
  • Religion
  • Parents' names, residence, and place of origin
  • Names of witnesses or godparents

Marriage

  • Date and place of the event
  • Names of the bride and groom
  • Their civil statuses (widowed, single, divorced) at the time of the event
  • Places of origin and residence of the bride and groom
  • Names of parents
  • Name of witnesses

Burial

  • Place and date of the event
  • Place and date of death
  • Name of the principal (deceased)
  • Civil status of principal at time of death
  • Civil status and name of spouse, if married at time of death
  • Parents' names
  • Sometimes, place of burial

References

  1. The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Croatia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1999.