Venezuela, Zulia, Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolico  

This collection of church records includes baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations, pre-marriage investigations, and other miscellaneous records from the parishes of Maracaibo in Venezuela from 1930-2012.  

The records are in Spanish; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for translation helps.  

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The information found in each record varies by year. Records were made by Catholic priests or their associates, recorded in Spanish, and mostly written on either lined paper or blank paper that contained pre-printed numbers.<br><br> '''Baptism records''' generally include the following information:  

 

*Birth date and place  

*Date and place of baptism  

*Names of parents  

'''Confirmation records/registers''' generally include:  

 

*Date and place of confirmation  

*Names of parents  

'''Marriage records''' may include the following:  

 

*Names and ages of groom and bride  

*Date and place of marriage  

*Birthplaces of groom and bride  

*Names of groom’s parents  

*Names of bride’s parents  

*Who performed the marriage  

'''Death records''' usually include:  

 

*Deceased’s name, gender, and age (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)  

*Date and place of death  

*Marital status/name of spouse  

*Birthplace  

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.  

 

 

 

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.  

'''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, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.  

These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:

*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  

*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records]  

=== Using the Information ===

 

To learn more about using the information in civil records, view these lessons for free:  

 

*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/encontre-este-registro-y-ahora-que/894 Encontré este registro ¿y ahora qué?] - Spanish  

*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/documentos-esenciales-para-buscar-a-sus-antepasados/587 Documentos esenciales para buscar a sus antepasados] - Spanish  

*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/tesoros-ocultos-en-los-registros-originales/914 Tesoros ocultos en los registros originales] - Spanish  

=== Tips to keep in Mind ===

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.  

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.  

Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.  

Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.  

 

 

Civil registration records are also a good source of genealogical information. [[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

 

*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmara.html Archdiocese of Maracaibo]  

*[http://hispanicgenealogy.blogspot.com/ Hispanic Genealogy] Blog is written in English.  

*[http://www.genealogiahispana.com/?language=en Blog de Genealogía Hispaña] Blog is written in Spanish.  

 

*[[Venezuela Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Venezuela Church Records]]  

*[[Venezuela Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Venezuela Genealogy]]  

*[[Zulia]]  

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