New Zealand, Electoral Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records

New Zealand

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of registers of persons qualified to vote for members of the House of Representatives. The records are grouped by electoral district, then by surname.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

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
 * Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined

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

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in New Zealand.
 * New Zealand Record Finder
 * New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies

FamilySearch Catalog

 * New Zealand. Registrar-General's Office New Zealand electoral rolls, 1865-1957

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.