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Record Finder Table for Philippines

The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.

Order of Records

The typically most reliable sources are listed at the top of the list. However, depending on the time period of the record and location, multiple records in the list may need to be searched to achieve the objective. Alternative records are listed as well in case traditional records do not provide the desired information.

List of Topics

This Record Finder table links to the Philippines topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.

Vital Events

Searching for:	Best Records to Search:	Alternative Records:
Birth date and place	Church Records Civil Registration	Census Military Records
Marriage place and date	Church Records Civil Registration	Notarial Records
Death date, place, and burial	Church Records Civil Registration	Notarial Records Cemeteries Probate Records Funeral homes

Maiden Names and Family Members

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Maiden name	Church Records Civil Registration	Census
Parents, children, spouses, and other family members	Church Records Civil Registration	Census Land and Property
Living relatives	Genealogies Directories	Notarial Records

Immigration and Country of Origin

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Immigration date	Emigration and Immigration See the FamilySearch Wiki article for the country to which the ancestor immigrated.
Country and town of origin	Emigration and Immigration	Military Records Naturalization and Citizenship

Residences and Locations

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Residence	Church Records Civil Registration	Directories Census Land and Property

Personal Details and Affiliations

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Occupation	Church Records Civil Registration	Census
Religion	Church Records	History
Social activities	Social Life and Customs	History
Physical description	Military records