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Wisconsin, Births - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This article describes a collection of records scheduled to become available at FamilySearch.org.
Wisconsin,
United States
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Locator map of Wisconsin
Location of Wisconsin
Record Description
Record Type Births
Collection years 1852-1933
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites


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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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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

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Registration of Births

    Registration of Births

  • Registration of Baptisms

    Registration of Baptisms

  • Register of Members

    Register of Members

  • Registration of Marriages

    Registration of Marriages

  • Registration of Deaths

    Registration of Deaths

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

Search the Index

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

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.

What Do I Do Next?

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.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
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