Poland, Torun Parish Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
Virtually all Christian people who lived in Poland were recorded in a church record, so parish records are one of the primary sources for Polish genealogy.

To find more general historical background for Parish Records in Poland or to learn more about the important dates concerning church record-keeping in Poland, see the Poland Church Records page.

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of baptismal, marriage, and burial records for the years 1750-1915.

Reading These Records
These records can be written in several languages, including Polish, German, Russian, and Latin. For help with these languages, see the following pages:
 * Poland Genealogical Word List
 * Poland Language and Languages
 * German Word List
 * German Script Tutorial
 * Russia Languages
 * Latin Genealogical Word List

How Do I Search the Collection?
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 * Name of the person
 * Name of spouse or parents

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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?

 * Copy down all the information from the record.
 * Cite the record; see below for help citing this records in this collection.
 * Use the information to find the person in census or church records.

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision.
 * Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name.
 * Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results.
 * Search the records of nearby locations.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Poland.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
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