Poland, Strzelce Opolskie, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains mixed civil records from the area surrounding Strzelce Opolskie for the years 1810-1910. The miscellaneous records contained in this collection are land records and various tax records from Poland. Records are for Gross Strehlitz Amt and include land books, tax books, recess books, katasterverwaltung (cadastral administration), Schul Gemeinde Chronik (school and community chronicle), and mutterrollen (large sheets of paper that show property ownership as well as tax classification).

Reading These Records
These records are in Polish. For help reading them see:
 * Poland Language and Languages
 * Polish Genealogical Word List

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Despite the variety of records in this collection, any given record should include:
 * Name
 * Place of residence or record creation
 * Occupation
 * Age or date of birth

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 Poland.
 * Record Finder
 * Poland Research Tips and Strategies

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Poland, Strzelce Opolskie, Land records, 1811-1944

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.

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