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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. | 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. | ||
'''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 Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
=== For Help Reading these Records === | === For Help Reading these Records === | ||
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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. | ||
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. | When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
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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. [[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information. [[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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== | ==Citations for This Collection== | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | |||
'''Collection citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation| text= "Venezuela, Zulia, Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Catholic Church Records, 1930-2012.” Images. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Zulio [Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Zulio].}}<br><br> | |||
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|title= Venezuela, Zulia, Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Catholic Church Records, 1930-2012 | |title= Venezuela, Zulia, Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Catholic Church Records, 1930-2012 | ||
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