Algeria Church Records

For information about records for non-Christian religions in Algeria, go to the Religious Records page. =Online Resources and Websites=
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Algeria, index and images, ($)
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa, index and images, ($)


 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Algeria, index and images, ($)
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa, index and images, ($)

=Historical Background= Islam is the predominant religion in Algeria, with its adherents, mostly Sunnis, accounting for 99% of the population according to a 2012 CIA World Factbook estimate, and 97.9% according to Pew Research in 2010. Estimates of the Christian population range from 20,000 to 200,000 and most are believed to be foreign residents. A 2015 study estimates some 380,000 Christian believers from a Muslim background in the country, most of whom subscribe to some form of evangelical Christianity.
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, index and images, ($)

=Information Recorded in the Records= Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario):

Baptisms
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:

Marriages
Marriage registers can give:

Burials
Burial registers may give:

=How to Find Records=

Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:
 * a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK records of Algeria].
 * b. Click on Places within Algeria and a list of towns will appear.
 * c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.
 * d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
 * e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. FHL icons.png. The magnifying glass indicates that the record 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 records.

Writing for Records
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See French Letter Writing GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.

= Catholic Church Records =

Writing to a Local Parish
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
 * The Catholic Directory: Algeria

Historical Background
The Roman Catholic Church was reintroduced after the French conquest, when the Diocese of Algiers was established in 1838. The several Roman Catholic missions established in Algeria were concerned with charitable and relief work; the establishment of schools, workshops, and infirmaries; and the training of staff for the new establishments. Some of the missionaries of these organizations remained in the country after independence, working among the poorer segments of the population. During French colonial rule, the Catholic population of Algeria peaked at over one million, but most of these left following Algeria's independence in 1962. In the early 1980s, the Roman Catholic population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians.

=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records=

Online Records
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.

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=Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Algeria]

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=Baptist Church Records=

Writing for Records
=Eastern Orthodox Church Records=
 * [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Algeria]

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Algeria]

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=Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Algeria]

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=Lutheran Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Algeria]

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=Methodist Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Algeria]

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=Pentecostal Church Records=

Writing for Records
=Presbyterian Church Records=
 * [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Algeria]

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Algeria]

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=Seventh-day Adventist Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Algeria]

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=References=