Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy

Church Records
At its founding, Congregationalism was the dominant religion in Connecticut and was even the state religion until 1818. Other common Christian denominations include the Methodist, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, and Baptist churches. To see the churches in Norwalk, visit. FamilySearch Places Many Connecticut churches have deposited their records at the Connecticut State Library. The following are church records available online for the town of Norwalk:

City Directories

 * 1871-1976 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 at Ancestry ($) - index and images, some years may be missing

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Norwalk:

Libraries and Historical Societies
Norwalk Historical Society P.O. Box 1640 Norwalk, CT 06852 (203) 846-0525 E-mail: [mailto:info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org] Website

Norwalk Public Library 1 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 203-899-2780 Website

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Norwalk:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Norwalk:

Town Records
In Connecticut, most records are kept at the town level and generally began being kept at the founding of the town. These records may include the following: The following are Norwalk town records available online:

Town Clerk
The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office. Norwalk Town Clerk 125 East Ave. Room 102 Norwalk, CT 06851-5125 (203) 854-7747 E-mail: [mailto:RMcquaid@norwalkct.org ;] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index