Switzerland Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Switzerland

What is in This Collection?
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Persons Given Name and Surname
 * Christening Date
 * Christening Place
 * Fathers Name
 * Mothers Name

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