church register

Definition of church register

: a parish register of baptisms, marriages, and deaths

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Recent Examples on the Web In the West, people trying to trace their lineage often consult websites that provide data from sources such as census records and church registers. — The Economist, "Ancestral longingsAs China rushes forward, more people seek their roots," 11 Jan. 2018

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“Church register.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/church%20register. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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