Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

Germany

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
Church records are the primary source of vital records prior to the enactment of civil registration. The records in this collection are from Lutheran, also known as Evangelical or Protestant churches. A small percentage of Catholic records are also found in this collection.

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains parish registers from numerous Protestant communities and military garrisons found in former or modern German territories. The records are largely organized according to historical regions and church districts that may differ from current affiliations. These parish records primarily contain information about births and baptisms, marriages, and deaths and burials. This project was done in partnership with Ancestry.com.

Reading These Records
These records are written in German. For help reading them see: FamilySearch Learning Center
 * German Genealogical Word List
 * Old German Script Part 1
 * Old German Script Part 2
 * Old German Script (German Church and Civil Records) Part 3

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

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate place where they lived
 * The approximate year of the event you are looking for

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 Who I was Looking for, Now What?

 * 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 Who I'm Looking for, Now What?

 * 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 in your research for your family in Germany.
 * Germany Research Tips and Strategies
 * Germany Record Finder
 * Germany Finding Town of Origin
 * Finding Aids For German Records

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