Basel (Stadt) Canton, Switzerland Genealogy

Guide to Basel (Stadt) canton ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

History
Basel-Stadt is a German speaking canton. It joined the Swiss Confederation in 1501 and has 3 communities.)

Featured Content
An index of Basel City baptisms, marriages, and burials can be found from the Basel-Stadt State Archives website. You can access:
 * Baptisms 1529-1869
 * Marriages through 1869
 * Burials through 1869