Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Records
Zuid-Holland Burgerlijke Stand

Record Description
This collection of civil records from the Zuid-Holland Province covers the years 1811 through 1942.

The collection oc civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths for the province of Zuid-Holland. Indexes, marriage intentions, marriage proclamations, marriage supplements, and divorces are also included. Time period of the records varies by locality and record type.

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Record Content, History and Use
For information about the history, content, and use of these records see the wiki article Netherlands Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records).

How to Search the Records
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Municipality ⇒ Select the Record type and date range which takes you to the images.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Related Web Sites
Genver 2 - If you encounter difficulties in going directly to the correct location in this collection, this website (in Dutch) will get you there. Genlias - This site is a compilation of indexed civil records from the Netherlands, including some from Dutch colonies, mostly dating from 1811 until the mid-1900s. It is in Dutch, but has an option to view and search in English. While it is not complete as yet, it is extensive and records are still being added. Many of the images for the indexed Zuid Holland records on Genlias can then be located more easily in this browsable database.

Related Wiki Articles

 * Netherlands
 * Netherlands Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands Civil Registration

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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Civil Registration, 1811-1942", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed March 28, 2012), Broek &gt; Geboorten (births) 1843-1848 &gt; Image 6 of 114, entry for Margaretha Smorenburg, born 8 February 1843; citing "Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province Civil Registration 1811-1942", images, FamilySearch, from Rijksarchiefdienst, Netherlands, "Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province Civil Registration, 1811-1942". Netherlands, Rijksarchiefdienst, FHL microfilm, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.