Austria, Tirol, Innsbruck, Sankt Jakob Parish Register Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Österreich, Tirol, Innsbruck, Sankt Jakob Kirchenbuch Index, 1580-1896

Record Description
The collection consists of indexes to baptisms, marriages, and deaths in the parish of Sankt Jakob, Innsbruck, Tirol. The original index volumes are located in the Innsbruck City Archives, Austria. The records spans the years from 1578 to 1970.

Record Content
Baptism Records usually include:


 * Name
 * Date and Place of Baptism
 * Parents' Names
 * Date and Place of Birth
 * Name of Godparents

Marriage Records usually include:


 * Date and Place of Marriage
 * Groom's Age, Occupation and Residence
 * Bride's Age, Occupation and Residence
 * Name of Groom's Parents
 * Name of Bride's Parents

Death Records usually include:


 * Date and Place of Death and Burial
 * Name and Age of Deceased
 * Cause of Death
 * Marital Status of Deceased

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know the name and some identifying information such as the date of the event or the parents' names.

Search the Collection
To search by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page Select the appropriate "Quellengattung, Zeitraum, und Bandnummer" which takes you to the images. Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

For Help Reading the Records
These records are in German. For help with reading the records, see the following wiki article: German Word List

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, use the page number along with the other family information to find them in the church records. Then carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the original records page by page.
 * Search the records of other areas within Austria (Vienna, Linz, Wels, etc.).

Related Websites

 * Austrian Genealogy
 * Austrian Family History
 * The The Three R's of Researching Roman Catholic Church Records
 * Diözesanarchiv St.Pölten

Related Wiki Articles

 * Austria
 * Austria Church Records
 * Austria Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Austria Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Austria Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Citations for This Collection
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