Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Records
Zuid-Holland Burgerlijke Stand

Record Description
This collection of civil records from the Zuid-Holland Province covers the years 1811 through 1942.

The collection oc civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths for the province of Zuid-Holland. Indexes, marriage intentions, marriage proclamations, marriage supplements, and divorces are also included. Time period of the records varies by locality and record type.

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Citation for This Collection
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Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content, History and Use
For information about the history, content, and use of these records see the wiki article Netherlands Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records).

How to Search the Records
To search the collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "Municipality" ⇒Select the "Record type and date range" which takes you to the images. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Civil Registrations in Nearby Localities

 * Netherlands Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Drenthe Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Friesland Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Gelderland Province Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Groningen Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Limburg Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Noord-Brabant Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Overijssel, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Utrecht Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands, Zeeland Province, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Netherlands Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Known Issues with This Collection
For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection, please read the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, feel free to report them at [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Related Web Sites

 * Genver - This website can help simplify getting to the correct location in this collection. (Website is in Dutch)
 * Genlias - This site is a compilation of indexed civil records from the Netherlands, including some from Dutch colonies, mostly dating from 1811 until the mid-1900s. It is in Dutch, but has an option to view and search in English. While it is not complete as yet, it is extensive and records are still being added. Many of the images for the indexed Zuid Holland records on Genlias can then be located more easily in this browsable database.

Related Wiki Articles

 * Netherlands
 * Netherlands Civil Registration

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Civil Registration, 1811-1942", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed March 28, 2012), Broek &gt; Geboorten (births) 1843-1848 &gt; Image 6 of 114, entry for Margaretha Smorenburg, born 8 February 1843; citing "Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province Civil Registration 1811-1942", images, FamilySearch, from Rijksarchiefdienst, Netherlands, "Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province Civil Registration, 1811-1942". Netherlands, Rijksarchiefdienst, FHL microfilm, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.