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==How to Find the Records== | ==How to Find the Records== | ||
===Online Collections=== | ===Online Collections=== | ||
*'''1900-2001''' {{ | *'''1900-2001''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|3734433|Vanuatu, Vital Records, 1900-2001}} at FamilySearch - [[Vanuatu, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1898-1915''': [http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=NOUVELLES-HEBRIDES French Overseas New Hebrides Civil Registration and Parish Registers, Vanuatu] at Archivesnationales; index & images | *'''1898-1915''': [http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=NOUVELLES-HEBRIDES French Overseas New Hebrides Civil Registration and Parish Registers, Vanuatu] at Archivesnationales; index & images | ||
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british%20armed%20forces%20and%20overseas%20births%20and%20baptisms&country=vanuatu&sid=999 British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | *[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british%20armed%20forces%20and%20overseas%20births%20and%20baptisms&country=vanuatu&sid=999 British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
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New Hebrides became Vanuatu in 1980.<br> | New Hebrides became Vanuatu in 1980.<br> | ||
New Hebrides was ruled by both the French and British from 1906 to 1980. Because of this: "There were two police forces with their own laws, including road laws, two health services, two education systems, two currencies, and two prison systems."[Harewood, J.; Chinula, T.; Talbot, V.; Carillet, J.-B.; Sorokin, M. (2006). Vanuatu and New Caledonia (1st ed.). Singapore: Lonely Planet.] < | New Hebrides was ruled by both the French and British from 1906 to 1980. Because of this: "There were two police forces with their own laws, including road laws, two health services, two education systems, two currencies, and two prison systems."[Harewood, J.; Chinula, T.; Talbot, V.; Carillet, J.-B.; Sorokin, M. (2006). Vanuatu and New Caledonia (1st ed.). Singapore: Lonely Planet.] <span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Additionally, there were separate British and French governments, which meant two immigration policies, two courts (apart from the Joint Court), and two corporation laws. Inhabitants of the islands were given the choice of which government they wanted to be ruled by.< | Additionally, there were separate British and French governments, which meant two immigration policies, two courts (apart from the Joint Court), and two corporation laws. Inhabitants of the islands were given the choice of which government they wanted to be ruled by.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Civil registration began late in Melanesia as compared to other areas of the world, but for genealogical purposes, it is the most complete source. | Civil registration began late in Melanesia as compared to other areas of the world, but for genealogical purposes, it is the most complete source. | ||
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Online Collections[edit | edit source]
- 1900-2001 {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|3734433|Vanuatu, Vital Records, 1900-2001}} at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1898-1915: French Overseas New Hebrides Civil Registration and Parish Registers, Vanuatu at Archivesnationales; index & images
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms at Findmypast - index & images ($)
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Records can be found at local and national civil registry offices.
Vanuatu Civil Registration and Vital Statistics
Independence Park
PMB 9054
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Telephone: +678 25303 | VoIP: 2983
Email: crvs@vanuatu.gov.vu
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
New Hebrides became Vanuatu in 1980.
New Hebrides was ruled by both the French and British from 1906 to 1980. Because of this: "There were two police forces with their own laws, including road laws, two health services, two education systems, two currencies, and two prison systems."[Harewood, J.; Chinula, T.; Talbot, V.; Carillet, J.-B.; Sorokin, M. (2006). Vanuatu and New Caledonia (1st ed.). Singapore: Lonely Planet.] Expansion depth limit exceeded
Additionally, there were separate British and French governments, which meant two immigration policies, two courts (apart from the Joint Court), and two corporation laws. Inhabitants of the islands were given the choice of which government they wanted to be ruled by.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Civil registration began late in Melanesia as compared to other areas of the world, but for genealogical purposes, it is the most complete source.
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Birth Records[edit | edit source]
Concerning the child:
- Name of child
- Date and place of birth
Concerning the parents:
- Names
- Usual residence
- Occupation
- Age or birth date
- Place of birth
- Names of their parents
- Marital status
Other information:
- Date and place of registration
- Names of witnesses with their birth dates
Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Names of bride and groom
- Birth dates and places
- Occupations
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage
- Names of parents
- Names and residences of witnesses
Death Records[edit | edit source]
- Name of deceased
- Date of death
- Names parents
- Occupation and religious preference of parents
- Name of informant
- Place of residence of the deceased
- Age at death
- Cause of death
- Place of burial