St. Kitts and Nevis, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Saint Kitts and Nevis

What is in This Collection?
This collection consist of birth, marriage, and death records created by the civil registration offices in Saint Kitts and Nevis. These records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection.

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

Birth
 * Name of the child
 * Gender
 * Date and place of birth
 * Names of parents
 * Occupations of parents
 * Color

Marriage
 * Names and ages of the bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Marital conditions of bride and groom
 * Occupations of bride and groom

Death
 * Name of the deceased
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Residence
 * Occupation
 * Color
 * Cause of death

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
 * 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 by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
 * Saint Kitts and Nevis Record Finder
 * Saint Kitts and Nevis Church Records
 * Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Registration

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog
Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Registration 1859-1932

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Caribbean Births and Baptisms, 1590-1928
 * Caribbean Deaths and Burials, 1790-1906
 * Caribbean Marriages, 1591-1905

Citing This Collection
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