Papua New Guinea, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Papua New Guinea

What is in This Collection?
This collection =contains civil regestration birth records Papua New Guinea spanning the years 1888 - 2004.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of child
 * Date and place of birth
 * Registration date and place
 * Gender
 * Parent's names
 * Residence

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 it 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
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Papua New Guinea
 * Papua New Guinea Research Tips and Strategies

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Papua New Guinea Births, 1888-2004

Citing This Collection
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