Minnesota, Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
The collection consists of an index to selected birth and baptism records for the years 1816 to 1990. We do not have legal rights to publish the images associated with these indexed records.

Record Content
The index contains the following information:


 * Name of child
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Parent's names
 * Film number
 * Digital folder number
 * Image number

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Name of the child
 * Identifying information such as the birth date and place or the parents' names

Search the Collection
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. 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.

As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. 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.

For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at FamilySearch Search Tips.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details or lead to other records about your ancestors.

Remember this is only an index. As with any index, transcription errors may have occurred.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Look for a different index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby localities.

Related Websites

 * Minnesota Birth Certificate Index 1900-1934. There are approximately 2700 records indicated as "Pre 1900". Delayed and supplemental filings have been added. These include Pre-1900 records.
 * Minnesota Church Records Database

Related Wiki Articles

 * Minnesota Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Minnesota Church Records
 * Minnesota Vital Records
 * Minnesota

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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