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==What | ==What are Vital Records== | ||
===Births, Marriages, and Deaths=== | ===Births, Marriages, and Deaths=== | ||
Vital Records is a United States record type that consists of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] collected and recorded in a variety of formats (such as registers, certificates, or documents) by city, county, or state officials. Other countries may call this "Civil Registration." | Vital Records is a United States record type that consists of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] collected and recorded in a variety of formats (such as registers, certificates, or documents) by city, county, or state officials. Other countries may call this "Civil Registration." | ||
While religions, organizations, and businesses (such as cemeteries, newspapers, funeral homes, and more) do collect records about births, marriages, or deaths, they were created for different purposes and are not considered official "vital records." <br> | While religions, organizations, and businesses (such as cemeteries, newspapers, funeral homes, and more) do collect records about births, marriages, or deaths, they were created for different purposes and are not considered official "vital records." <br> | ||
===When did Vital Records Start in the United States?=== | ===When did Vital Records Start in the United States?=== | ||
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