Germany, Hesse, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Image Visibility
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The Germany, Hessen, Civil Registration collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a FamilySearch Center near you.

German Data Privacy rules prohibit viewing the following records: All birth images must be 110 years or older; all marriage images must be 75 years or older, and all death images must be 60 years or older.

Record Description
This collection contains civil registration of births, marriages, and death for Hesse, Germany. Birth records are available for 1874-1901, marriages only for 1874-1877, and deaths for 1874-1927. Also includes images of index volumes for births 1874-1901, marriages 1874-1927 and deaths 1874-1927. Not all localities are complete but records will continue to be added to this collection over time. Currently indexed are Darmstadt births 1876-1899 and Deaths 1878-1925. Original records are located in the Hessisches Staatsarchiv Marburg.

Record Content
Birth records found in this collection may contain the following information


 * Name of child
 * Names and status of parents
 * Place of residence
 * Gender
 * Date of birth

Marriage records found in this collection may contain the following information:


 * Name and status of groom
 * Name and status of bride
 * Place of residence
 * Name of bride’s parents
 * Name of groom’s parents
 * Groom’s date of birth and birthplace
 * Bride’s date of birth and birthplace

Death records found in this collection may contain the following information:


 * Name of deceased
 * Age at death
 * Place of residence
 * Date of death

How to Use the Record
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found.

When searching: 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, age, estimated [event] year, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination.

To Search by Image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select "Collection" category ⇒Select "Civil registration office" category ⇒Select "Event type" category ⇒Select "Archival call number, record type and year range" category which takes you to the images

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in German. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles:


 * German Word List
 * German Language and Languages

Known Issues with This Collection
For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Related Websites

 * Germany GenWeb Project
 * DigiBib

Related Wiki Articles

 * Germany Genealogy
 * Germany Digital Resources

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. Collection Citation:

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