Estonia, Lutheran Church Family Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

Estonia

What is in This Collection?
Images and an index of family lists from Lutheran churches in Estonia. The original records, created by local priests of each parish, are in the Historical Archive of Tartu. The entries are in German.

Reading These Records
These records are written in German and Estonian. For help reading them see:
 * German Word List
 * German Language and Languages
 * Germany Handwriting
 * Estonian Genealogical Word List

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Estonia.
 * Estonia Record Finder
 * Estonia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Estonia Finding Town of Origin

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.