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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Kenya, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Records / How to Find the Records
Church records can be found at the National Archives in Antananarivo, diocesan archives, and local churches.

Historical Background / Introduction
Church records are a primary source of birth, marriage, and death information in Madagascar. They identify names of parents, prove other relationships, and are very useful for linking generations. Church records were kept beginning around 1820. Where these records exist, about 40% of the population can be found in the record.

Baptism

 * Name of individual
 * Birth and baptism dates
 * Name of parents

Marriage

 * Name of bride and groom
 * Fathers of bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Age and birthplace of bride
 * Age and birthplace of groom
 * Names and residences of witnesses

Burial

 * Name of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Date and place of burial
 * Age
 * Marital status
 * Cause of death
 * Name of spouse