Poland, Olsztyn Civil Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1722-1913.

Included in this collection are civil records of births, marriages, and deaths located in the Archiwum Panstwowe in Olsztyn, Poland. The civil registers for an area were kept by the civil registrar, usually a local clergyman, and kept in the local office until 100 years had passed. After that the records were sent to the state archive of the area. Before 1874 they were kept by the clergyman of local religions, and after 1874 they were done by civil authorities. All people were required to register these events with the civil authorities, regardless of religion.

Record Content
Baptismal records found in this collection generally contain the following information:


 * Name of child
 * Name of parents
 * Date of birth
 * Child’s gender
 * Date of baptism

Marriage records found in this collection generally contain the following information:


 * Name and age of bride and groom
 * Names of bride’s parents
 * Names of groom’s parents
 * Date of marriage

Death records found in this collection generally contain the following information:


 * Name and age of deceased
 * Names of parents or spouse
 * Date of death
 * Gender of deceased

How to Use the Record
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 'Województwo' (Province) category ⇒ Select the 'Miejsce' (Place) category ⇒ Select the 'Wydarzenie/Lata' (Event Type) category 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.

For Help Reading These Records

 * Poland Genealogical Word List
 * Poland Language and Languages

When searching:

As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as the name of your ancestor and the date or place of birth or death. 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.

Related Websites

 * Jewish Records database in Poland

Related Wiki Articles

 * Poland Vital Records Index
 * Poland Archives and Libraries

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