Information given on birth certificates

In England and Wales until 1969, a birth certificate holds the following information:

• date and place of birth - from the late 19th century an address may be given rather than the name of an institution (e.g. City Hospital will appear as 77 Dudley Road)
• the name and sex of child
• parents' names - including mother's maiden name
• occupation of father
• name and address of person registering the birth
• the date of registration

From 1969 there is additional information, including the place of birth of the parents.