Malta, National Archives Collections - FamilySearch Historical Records

Malta

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records from 1400-1940. The languages of the records for this collection are in Maltese, Italian, Latin, and English. This collection contains images of various record types held by the National Archives of Malta. Includes Deaths; hospital admission and discharge collections; Ġuljana Masini Collection of baptisms, marriages, deaths, and family trees; passport and visa records; aircraft arrivals/departures. This collection is being published as images become available.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are written in the languages of Maltese, Italian, Latin, and English. For help reading them see:
 * Latin Genealogical Word List
 * Italian Genealogical Word List
 * Italian Script Tutorial

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: Baptism • 2 Marriage • 2 Death • 2 Passport Passenger Arrival
 * Name of passport holder
 * Date of immigration
 * Date of birth
 * Names of parents
 * Name of immigrant
 * Date of immigration
 * Date of birth

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

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?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * 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 Malta.
 * Record Finder
 * Malta Research Tips and Strategies

Citing this Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.