Kiribati, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains vital records (civil registration) from the Republic of Kiribati from 1890-1991. Kiribati consists of three island groups: Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands, and Line Islands. Prior to independence from the United Kingdom in 1979, it was divided into six districts: • 2

Reading These Records
These records are written in Gilbertese and English. For help reading these records see the Wikipedia article, Gilbertese Language and A Combined Kiribati-English Dictionary.

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

Coverage Table
For an inventory of all the films/digital folders in this collection see Kiribati, Vital Records Inventory - FamilySearch Historical Records.

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 if 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
 * Some persons in the Gilbert Islands have only one name, so you may need to look for family members

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

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.