Mauritius Research Tips and Strategies

Mauritius  Mauritius (Ile de France)

Learning to Read Enough French to Do Genealogy - Many Records in Mauritius are in French

 * It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately. To learn how to read genealogical French, go to Mauritius Language and Handwriting.

1. Civil Registration
Civil Registration the government recording of births, marriages and deaths. These records are available starting in the early 1800's, are more thorough in ....... Find every possible records for your Mauritius ancestors in Civil Registration, including brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles

Describe what records are microfilmed.
 * a. Click on the Places within Mauritius drop-down menu] and select your town.
 * b. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
 * c. Choose the correct record type and time period for your ancestor.
 * d. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. FHL icons.png. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. Clicking on the microfilm reel will lead to information on how to rent the film. Family History Center staff will assist you in ordering the film.