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= Ireland Religion Unknown =

Knowing the religion is important in finding records before 1864, when civil records began. If researching after 1864, see Civil Records.

Catholic
Historically, about 80% of Ireland was Roman Catholic. Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic. To research Catholic records, see Ireland Catholic Guided Research.

Protestant
Historically, about 20% of Ireland was Protestant. The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland. Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant. To research Protestant records, see Ireland Protestant Guided Research.


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