Andorra Church Records

Andorra

Record type: Church records kept by parish priests of births/baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials, confirmations; sometimes parish censuses. The term is also used to refer to the records of denominations that had jurisdictions other than parishes.

General: There were seven parishes in Andorra for most of its history. One was dissolved in 1936 but another was created in 1978.

Time period: 1541-present.

Contents:At least by the19th century, the information found in Baptismal records is the given names (may be as many as six) and surnames (paternal always and frequently the maternal) of the principal; the names, surnames, residences, and birthplaces of the parents and grandparents; the dates and places of baptism and birth; whether the child and marriage were legitimate; the names of godparents and, at times, their relationship. Marriage records contain the given names and all surnames of the bride and groom with an indication as to whether they are single or widowed; their profession, residence, birthplaces, ages at the time of their marriage; the names, birthplaces, and marriage date and place of their parents. Burial records contain the date and place of burial; age at death; often the cause and date of death; the names, surnames, and residence of the parents. Confirmations are brief records, usually including only names and sometimes the names of the parents. Census records identify the name, age, and occupation of the head of household and names of household members.

Location: Parish archives. A microfilm copy through 1830 is at the National Historical Archive.

Population coverage: 95% coverage of the population.