Wisconsin, Births - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to selected birth records indexed by FamilySearch and various church and vital records for the years 1852 to 1933. Depending on the locality and time period the collection may also include other records such as baptismal records, register of members of the congregation, marriage registers and death registers.

Reading These Records
Some of the records are in written in German Gothic script. For help reading them see German Word List3

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of child
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Parent's names and residences
 * Film number

How Do I Search the Collection?
To begin your search, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The name of a parent or 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?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Wisconsin.
 * Wisconsin Guided Research
 * Wisconsin Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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