church register

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: a parish register of baptisms, marriages, and deaths

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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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