Hungary, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records

Hungary

What is in This Collection?
Index of baptisms, marriages and burials from various churches in Hungary. Included in this collection are some records from localities which historically belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary, but because of changing political borders now belong to other countries.

Reading These Records
These records are in Hungarian, German, and Latin. For help reading them see:
 * Hungarian Genealogical Word List
 * Hungary Languages
 * German Genealogical Word List
 * German Handwriting
 * Brigham Young University Script Tutorial : The German Documents
 * Latin Genealogical Word List

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism
 * Child's name
 * Date and place of baptism
 * Gender
 * Names of parents
 * Names of godparents
 * Residence

Marriage
 * Names of the bridal couple
 * Ages
 * Parent's names
 * Date and place of marriage

Burial
 * Name of deceased
 * Age or date of birth
 * Residence
 * Name of spouse or parents

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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 the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * 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 the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Hungary.
 * Hungary Record Finder
 * Hungary Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Hungary Baptisms, 1734-1895
 * Hungary Civil Registration, 1895-1980
 * Hungary Funeral Notices, 1840-1990
 * Hungary Reformed Church Christenings, 1624-1895
 * Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895
 * Hungary, Jewish Vital Records Index, 1800-1945

Citing This Collection
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