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Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. Below is a table showing the information that can be found in each record type.<br> | Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. Below is a table showing the information that can be found in each record type.<br> | ||
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Indexes provide the index information necessary to locate the actual registration record; the year or quarter of the year when the event was registered, the registration district, volume number and page number. For early births and marriages, extracted information from the Civil Registration records can be found in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index (IGI).] Extracted records do not contain all of the information on the actual registration record, however extracted records contain all or a portion of the index information as well as some information that will make it is easier to determine if you have located the event for the correct person. | Indexes provide the index information necessary to locate the actual registration record; the year or quarter of the year when the event was registered, the registration district, volume number and page number. For early births and marriages, extracted information from the Civil Registration records can be found in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index (IGI).] Extracted records do not contain all of the information on the actual registration record, however extracted records contain all or a portion of the index information as well as some information that will make it is easier to determine if you have located the event for the correct person. | ||
'''Note: '''The index information for the records at the General Records Office of the Republic of Ireland ([http://www.groireland.ie/ GRO]) differs from the index information at the General Records Office of Northern Ireland ([http://www.groni.gov.uk/ GRONI]). For the IGI, Family History Library and Center and | '''Note: '''The index information for the records at the General Records Office of the Republic of Ireland ([http://www.groireland.ie/ GRO]) differs from the index information at the General Records Office of Northern Ireland ([http://www.groni.gov.uk/ GRONI]). For the IGI, Family History Library and Center and {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org indexes}} are based on the GRO index information for 1845 to 1921. After 1921, they are based on the GRO index for the Republic of Ireland and the GRONI index information for Northern Ireland. You must have the corresponding index information for the source you chose to obtain the complete registration information. | ||
== Using Indexes: == | == Using Indexes: == | ||
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#For 1864 -1875, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI ] to locate person. If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #For 1864 -1875, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI ] to locate person. If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly+returns+of+births+in+Ireland2++ 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO index] (1922-1958) for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452995&disp=Birth+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ GRONI index] 1922-1959) information for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | #From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
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#For 1845 -1870, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #For 1845 -1870, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845-1870%2C+with+++ GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO indexes (1922-1958)] for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=460797&disp=Marriage+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+++ GRONI index 1922-1959)] information for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | #For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
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=== Death Indexes === | === Death Indexes === | ||
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453510&disp=Death+records+of+Ireland%2C+1864-1870++ GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO index (1922-1958) ]for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453507&disp=Death+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ GRONI index (1922-1959)] information for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Irel]and or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | #For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Irel]and or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||