Samoa, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Samoa

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains birth, marriage, and death records for Western Samoa, 1846-1996. For a list of all the titles included in this collection see FamilySearch Catalog. Prior to 4 July 1997 the country was named Western Samoa.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism
 * Child's name
 * Baptism date
 * Birthdate
 * Birthplace
 * Parents' names

Marriage
 * Name of bride and groom
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage
 * Ages of bride and groom
 * Parents' names

Death
 * Deceased's name
 * Age
 * Death date
 * Residence
 * Spouse or parent's names

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching for the names of other family members

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Samoa.
 * Samoa Research Tips and Strategies

FamilySearch Catalog
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FamilySearch Historical Records

 * American Samoa, Census Records, 1900-1945
 * American Samoa, Passenger Lists and Travel Documents, 1918-1965
 * American Samoa, Vital Records, 1850-1930
 * Samoa Baptisms, 1863-1940
 * Samoa Burials, 1895-1970

Citing This Collection
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