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Registration offices on the various islands also have records. For contact information, see [https://csd.govmu.org/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Districts of Mauritius: Port-Louis, Pamplemousses, Riviere du Rempart, Flacq, Moka, Plaine Wilhems, Black River, Grand Port, Savanne, Dependencies] addresses and phone numbers | Registration offices on the various islands also have records. For contact information, see [https://csd.govmu.org/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Districts of Mauritius: Port-Louis, Pamplemousses, Riviere du Rempart, Flacq, Moka, Plaine Wilhems, Black River, Grand Port, Savanne, Dependencies] addresses and phone numbers | ||
==Historical Background== | |||
Civil Registration in Mauritius dates back to the 18th century. The Central Civil Status Office in Port Louis holds records as far back as 1812 and the older ones that are of interest to genealogists are kept at the National Archives in the DBM Complex, Industrial Zone, Coromandel. | Civil Registration in Mauritius dates back to the 18th century. The Central Civil Status Office in Port Louis holds records as far back as 1812 and the older ones that are of interest to genealogists are kept at the National Archives in the DBM Complex, Industrial Zone, Coromandel. | ||
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Population coverage is estimated at 55%.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Western Indian Ocean,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1990, 2000.</ref> | Population coverage is estimated at 55%.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Western Indian Ocean,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1990, 2000.</ref> | ||
The Family History Library has filmed most of the pre-1930 civil registration records, including an index for the country and the civil registration records kept by the towns. | |||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Civil Status Division
7th Floor,Emmanuel Anquetil Building
Port Louis
Phone Number: 201-2279
Fax Number: 00230 211 2420
Email: civstat@govmu.org
Registration offices on the various islands also have records. For contact information, see Districts of Mauritius: Port-Louis, Pamplemousses, Riviere du Rempart, Flacq, Moka, Plaine Wilhems, Black River, Grand Port, Savanne, Dependencies addresses and phone numbers
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Civil Registration in Mauritius dates back to the 18th century. The Central Civil Status Office in Port Louis holds records as far back as 1812 and the older ones that are of interest to genealogists are kept at the National Archives in the DBM Complex, Industrial Zone, Coromandel.
- History of Mauritius Civil Status Division 1715 - current]
- Civil Status Offices all Districts of Mauritius includes contact information and addresses
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Population coverage is estimated at 55%.[1]
The Family History Library has filmed most of the pre-1930 civil registration records, including an index for the country and the civil registration records kept by the towns.
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Birth
- Name
- Birth date and place
- Parents’ names
- Father’s occupation and residence
Marriages
- Names of bride and groom
- Their places of residence
- Date of marriage
- Parents’ names and residence
Death
- Name
- Death date and place
- Residence at time of death
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Western Indian Ocean,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1990, 2000.