Poland, Evangelical Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records

Poland

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes variety of genealogical records for the years 1700-2005. Images of church books containing baptisms, births, marriages, burials, and deaths for Evangelical congregations around Poland. The collection also includes other types of church books.

Reading These Records
These records are in Polish. For help reading them see:
 * Poland Language and Languages
 * Polish Genealogical Word List

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

Baptismal
 * Name of child
 * Name of parents
 * Date of birth
 * Child’s gender
 * Date of baptism

Marriage
 * Name and age of bride and groom
 * Names of bride’s parents
 * Names of groom’s parents
 * Date of marriage

Death
 * Name and age of deceased
 * Names of parents or spouse
 * Date of death
 * Gender of deceased

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 * 2) Select Province
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 * 4) Select Event/Year to view the images.

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?

 * Use the record to learn the place of origin and find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records
 * Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated
 * Search census records for the family

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 list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name

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

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