Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in This Collection?
This project contains Catholic parish registers from 1740 to 1880. Records may include: name, parents, spouse, father's occupation, residence, date of birth, date of marriage, burial date and place and much more depending on the record type. The content varies by location and data. The original records are held at the National Library of Ireland.

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

Birth
 * Birth Place and Date
 * Name
 * Gender
 * Fathers Name
 * Mothers Given Name
 * Mother's Maiden Name

Marriage
 * Marriage Date and Place
 * Bride's Given/Maiden Names
 * Bride's Father Given Name
 * Bride's Mother Given and Maiden Name
 * Groom's Given and Surname
 * Groom's Father: Given Name and Surname
 * Groom's Mother: Given and Maiden Name

Death
 * Name
 * Gender
 * Spouses Name
 * Death Place
 * Death Date

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:


 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

For a collection with an index

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?

 * Do not forget to cite the record. See below for help citing this collection.
 * If possible, use what you know to find an image of the original record. The index contains only basic identifying information for a person; the original record therefore may contain more information not found in the index.
 * Continue to search the index for family members.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives.
 * Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * - They might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name.
 * -A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband.

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

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

There are some collections that do not have an index, though they are relatively uncommon.

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