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Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials.
Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials.


=== Confirmations [''Belijdenissen or Vormsel Registers''] ===
== Confirmations [''Belijdenissen or Vormsel Registers''] ==


Catholics were usually confirmed around age 12, Protestants about age 15. Most confirmation registers merely list the names of those being confirmed and the confirmation date.
Catholics were usually confirmed around age 12, Protestants about age 15. Most confirmation registers merely list the names of those being confirmed and the confirmation date.
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