Venezuela, Zulia, Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Venezuela, Zulia, Arquidiócesis de Maracaibo, Registros Catolico

Record Description
This collection of 1930-2012 church records includes records of baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations, pre-marriage investigations, and other miscellaneous archives from the parishes of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maracaibo in Venezuela. In Latin America, two or three generations are often indicated in church registers, along with their birthplaces or residences. If, however, earlier generations are not listed with the relative or ancestor selected, try searching parishes located within a close proximity.

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Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in Baptismal Records may include:
 * Date and place of baptism
 * Child’s name and gender
 * Child’s birth date