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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Slovakia, go to the [[Slovakia Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Slovakia, go to the [[Slovakia Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Records== | |||
This collection contains images of christenings, marriages, and burials for the years 1592-1935, and includes records from Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran, and Reformed Church parishes, as well Jewish congregations in Slovakia. | |||
The [[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Records Aid|'''Slovakia Church and Synagogue Records Aid''']] will teach you how to navigate these records, their [[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books - FamilySearch Historical Records Coverage Table|'''Coverage Table''']] (which tells which records are indexed), and their [[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Records Aid#The Sortable Place Name List|'''Place Name List''']] (which tells which towns are included, both indexed and browsable images.). | |||
*'''1592-1910''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30139/slovakia-church-synagogue-books-1592-1910?s=275764761 Slovakia, Church and Synagogue Books, 1592-1910] at MyHeritage, index & images ($) | |||
*'''1592-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1554443|'''Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books, 1592-1935'''}} at FamilySearch — index & images | |||
*[[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)#|'''Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)''']]--informational article about the collection | |||
====Additional Online Records Listed in the FamlySearch Catalog ==== | |||
Slovakian church and synagogue records are still being added all the time. Many church records were microfilmed. Currently, these microfilms are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Some records will go directly to digitized form, skipping the microfilming step. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. <br> | |||
Records may be added to the Catalog that are not added to the Family Historical Records Collection yet. To find all the digitized records for your locality: | |||
:a. Use the '''Slovakian or Hungarian version of the name of the ''parish town''''' for your ancestors' religion. | |||
:b. Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] Enter either the ''Slovakian or Hungarian name'' of the town in the '''"Place"''' search field. Select the full place name from the drop down list of choices. | |||
:c. A list of record groups will appear for the town. Click on the '''"Church Records"''' topic. | |||
:d. Click on the links to specific record titles. The titles will list different religions and available time coverage. | |||
:e. In the film notes on the left, choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | |||
:f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing: [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. The '''magnifying glass''' indicates that the records are indexed (but possibly only partially). Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the '''camera''' will take you to an '''online, digital, browsable copy''' of the records. | |||
::*The microfilm icon appearing alone means the record is not digitized or indexed. It can be studied at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. You could also hire a professional researcher. Finally, check back frequently to see if it has been digitized. | |||
==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ||
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*The ethnic Ruthene (Ukrainian) population of Slovakia was '''Orthodox, using the Slavonic liturgy and ritual.''' This faith was not recognized by the Hapsburg government. To gain legal status and its accompanying freedoms and benefits, the Orthodox Ruthenians agreed in 1649 to recognize the jurisdiction of the pope. The resulting church, in union with the Roman-Catholic Church, was called '''Greek-Catholic.''' | *The ethnic Ruthene (Ukrainian) population of Slovakia was '''Orthodox, using the Slavonic liturgy and ritual.''' This faith was not recognized by the Hapsburg government. To gain legal status and its accompanying freedoms and benefits, the Orthodox Ruthenians agreed in 1649 to recognize the jurisdiction of the pope. The resulting church, in union with the Roman-Catholic Church, was called '''Greek-Catholic.''' | ||
=='''Roman Catholic Church Records'''== | |||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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==Accessing the Records== | ==Accessing the Records== | ||
*[[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Records Aid|Church and Synagogue Records Aid]] | |||
*[[Slovakia Church Records Reading Aids]] | |||
In December of 1949, all church vital records were declared state property. In 1952 the state began centralizing all these records into state archives (''štátné archívy''). In many cases records as late as the 1940s have been placed in state regional archives. Registers more recent than those in the state archives are still at l'''ocal city or subdistrict registration''' offices (''matričné úrady''). | In December of 1949, all church vital records were declared state property. In 1952 the state began centralizing all these records into state archives (''štátné archívy''). In many cases records as late as the 1940s have been placed in state regional archives. Registers more recent than those in the state archives are still at l'''ocal city or subdistrict registration''' offices (''matričné úrady''). | ||
===Finding the Name of the Town Where Your Ancestors Worshipped=== | ===Finding the Name of the Town Where Your Ancestors Worshipped=== | ||
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:* Be sure to look at the top section of the left sidebar on '''"Top Sightseeings",''' where it will list the local churches and the year they were built. ''Sometimes this is the only indication of churches in that town.'' | :* Be sure to look at the top section of the left sidebar on '''"Top Sightseeings",''' where it will list the local churches and the year they were built. ''Sometimes this is the only indication of churches in that town.'' | ||
:*Towns along the border may have attended a church in Hungary to find the religion of their choice. | :*Towns along the border may have attended a church in Hungary to find the religion of their choice. | ||
===Writing to the Archives=== | ===Writing to the Archives=== | ||
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*Using the Slovakian version of your town's name, click on the Wikipedia page for that town from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_municipalities_and_towns_in_Slovakia '''Wikipedia list of municipalities and towns in Slovakia.'''] Study the '''"Genealogical resources"''' section for a description on records available in the district archives. | *Using the Slovakian version of your town's name, click on the Wikipedia page for that town from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_municipalities_and_towns_in_Slovakia '''Wikipedia list of municipalities and towns in Slovakia.'''] Study the '''"Genealogical resources"''' section for a description on records available in the district archives. | ||
*Or, use the email address for the archives, found on [[Slovakia Genealogy#Jurisdictions|''' the Wiki page for that Region.''']], and ask (in English) whether they hold the records for the town, religion, and time period you need. | *Or, use the email address for the archives, found on [[Slovakia Genealogy#Jurisdictions|''' the Wiki page for that Region.''']], and ask (in English) whether they hold the records for the town, religion, and time period you need. | ||
*The [[Slovakia Letter Writing Guide|'''Slovak Letter Writing Guide''']] will help with wording requests in Slovakian, including a [ | *The [[Slovakia Letter Writing Guide|'''Slovak Letter Writing Guide''']] will help with wording requests in Slovakian, including a [[Media:LWGCzechSlo.pdf|'''PDF form''']] you can use for your request. Do not use the general archive address shown on the form. That is for use when you don't know which archives has the records. Use the address for the correct archive, which is found on [[Slovakia Genealogy#Jurisdictions|''' the Wiki page for that Region.''']] | ||
*You can arrange an international bank order or electronic transfer through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] Do not send money until the office notifies you of their fees and preferred payment method. | *You can arrange an international bank order or electronic transfer through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] Do not send money until the office notifies you of their fees and preferred payment method. | ||
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Registers more recent than those in the state archives are still at local city or subdistrict registration offices ''matričné úrady''. For more recent information, not yet transferred to the archives, contact the local civil registrar. | Registers more recent than those in the state archives are still at local city or subdistrict registration offices ''matričné úrady''. For more recent information, not yet transferred to the archives, contact the local civil registrar. | ||
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*Study [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search '''MATRIČNÝ ÚRAD - Slov-Lex'''], a directory of municipality civil registrars (here listed as matrimonial offices, but they handle births and deaths also.) Use your computer's "Find" function to navigate the list. The list shows which municipal office covers smaller villages. | *Study [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search '''MATRIČNÝ ÚRAD - Slov-Lex'''], a directory of municipality civil registrars (here listed as matrimonial offices, but they handle births and deaths also.) Use your computer's "Find" function to navigate the list. The left column lists registrars; the right column lists towns served by that registrar. The list shows which municipal office covers smaller villages. | ||
*Send requests to: | *Send requests to: | ||
::Matričné Úrad | ::Matričné Úrad | ||
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==Reading the Records== | ==Reading the Records== | ||
Except for modern records of the 1900s, records in Slovakia were written mostly in Latin and Hungarian. Many records were also written in German. Other languages sometimes used in Slovak records include Ukrainian (Ruthene dialect), Czech, Slovak, [[Media:Old_Church_Slavonic_Numbers%2C_Dates%2C_and_Months_by_Matthew_Bialawa.pdf|Old Church Slavonic]], Polish, Hebrew, and Yiddish. | *You do not have to be fluent in a foreign language to read Church records. They use only a limited vocabulary. | ||
*[[ | *Except for modern records of the 1900s, records in Slovakia were written mostly in Latin and Hungarian. Many records were also written in German. Other languages sometimes used in Slovak records include Ukrainian (Ruthene dialect), Czech, Slovak, [[Media:Old_Church_Slavonic_Numbers%2C_Dates%2C_and_Months_by_Matthew_Bialawa.pdf|Old Church Slavonic]], Polish, Hebrew, and Yiddish. | ||
*[[ | *'''These word lists will cover the few words you will need to learn to read records.''' | ||
*[[ | **[[Hungarian Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[ | **[[Latin Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[ | **[[German Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[ | **[[Slovakia Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Polish Genealogical Word List]] | **[[Ukrainian Genealogical Word List]] | ||
**[[Czech Genealogical Word List]] | |||
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[[File:Hungarian baptism.png|1050px]] | [[File:Hungarian baptism.png|1050px]] | ||
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[[File:Hungarian marriage.png|1050px]] | [[File:Hungarian marriage.png|1050px]] | ||
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[[File:Hungarian death.png|1050px]] | [[File:Hungarian death.png|1050px]] | ||
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[ | [[Media:Hungarian_death.png|'''Larger version death record''']] | ||
===Church Records Headings in Latin with English Translation=== | ===Church Records Headings in Latin with English Translation=== | ||
'''Latin Baptism Record: Matricula Baptisatorum ''' | '''Latin Baptism Record: Matricula Baptisatorum ''' | ||
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'''Latin Marriage Record: Matricula Copulatorum''' | '''Latin Marriage Record: Matricula Copulatorum''' | ||
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'''Latin Death Record: Matricula Defunctorum''' | '''Latin Death Record: Matricula Defunctorum''' | ||
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**For detailed description and translation of a Galician Latin marriage record, see [http://www.halgal.com/marriagerecord.html '''Genealogy of Halychyna/Eastern Galicia, Marriage Record'''.] | **For detailed description and translation of a Galician Latin marriage record, see [http://www.halgal.com/marriagerecord.html '''Genealogy of Halychyna/Eastern Galicia, Marriage Record'''.] | ||
**For detailed description and translation of a Galician Latin death record, see [http://www.halgal.com/deathrecord.html '''Genealogy of Halychyna/Eastern Galicia, Death Record'''.] | **For detailed description and translation of a Galician Latin death record, see [http://www.halgal.com/deathrecord.html '''Genealogy of Halychyna/Eastern Galicia, Death Record'''.] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/latin-for-genealogists '''Latin for Genealogists] | ||
===Church Records Headings in Slovak with English Translation=== | ===Church Records Headings in Slovak with English Translation=== | ||
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===Reading Helps for Minority Languages: German, Polish, Ruthenian, and Old Church Slavonic=== | ===Reading Helps for Minority Languages: German, Polish, Ruthenian, and Old Church Slavonic=== | ||
A few records will be written in other languages. For more help with reading German, Polish, Ruthenian, and Old Church Slavonic, see [[Slovakia Reading Aids|'''Slovakia Reading Aids.''']] | A few records will be written in other languages. For more help with reading German, Polish, Ruthenian, and Old Church Slavonic, see [[Slovakia Church Records Reading Aids|'''Slovakia Church Records Reading Aids.''']] | ||
[[Category:Slovakia Church Records]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | [[Category:Slovakia Church Records]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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