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Record Description

This collection includes birth returns of Indian South Africans from the papers of the Protector of Indian Immigration at the KwaZulu-Natal Archives from 1894-1954. Indian South Africans are people from the country of India living in South Africa, particularly in and around the city of Durban.

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

South Africa, KwaZulu Natal. Protector of Indian Immigration. Indian Birth Returns. KwaZulu Natal Archives, Durban.

Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content

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  Indian Birth Return

Key genealogical facts found in this collection usually contains the following information:

• Place and date of birth
• Name of child
• Gender
• Name of parents
• Father's Occupation
• Parent's Residence
• Date of registration

How to Use the Record

Records are arranged by volume number and year range. The year range coincides with the year that the birth was registered with the government and not with the actual year of birth.

Searching the Images

To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page select the “Volume and Year Range” which will take you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Web Sites

• The Archival Platform
• National Archives of South Africa

Related Wiki Articles

• South Africa

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections

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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection

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“Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 February, 2012), La Plata > San Ponciano > Matrimonios 1884-1886 > image 71 of 389 images, Artemio Avendano and Clemtina Peralta, 1884; citing Parroquia de San Ponciano en la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matrimonios. San Ponciano, La Plata.

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