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< | == 1864 to Present == | ||
Irish genealogical research from 1864 to the present should be relatively straightforward. The main sources used in this period are: | |||
* [[Ireland Civil Registration|Civil Registration]] | |||
* [[Ireland Census|Census]] (only 1901 and 1911 survive in whole) | |||
Other records that may be used: | |||
* [[Ireland Probate Records|Will and Probate Records]] | |||
* [[Ireland Newspapers|Newspapers]] | |||
* [[Ireland Cemeteries|Cemetery records]] | |||
== Before 1864 == | |||
Research in this period can be more challenging. The main source used is: | |||
* [[Ireland Church Records|Church Record]]<nowiki/>s | |||
Other sources that may be used are: | |||
* Census Fragments (where they exist) | |||
* Civil Registration (for Protestant marriages 1845-1863) | |||
* Griffiths Registration | |||
* Tithe Records and other Land, Taxation registers | |||
* Cemeteries | |||
=== Ireland Research Tips === | === Ireland Research Tips === | ||
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Ireland Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
If you are just beginning to research your Irish ancestors, here are some helps to get you started. Choose an event to learn about in the life of your Irish ancestors:
1864 to Present[edit | edit source]
Irish genealogical research from 1864 to the present should be relatively straightforward. The main sources used in this period are:
- Civil Registration
- Census (only 1901 and 1911 survive in whole)
Other records that may be used:
Before 1864[edit | edit source]
Research in this period can be more challenging. The main source used is:
Other sources that may be used are:
- Census Fragments (where they exist)
- Civil Registration (for Protestant marriages 1845-1863)
- Griffiths Registration
- Tithe Records and other Land, Taxation registers
- Cemeteries
Ireland Research Tips[edit | edit source]
- Date of birth or finding parents. Irish civil registration marriage records give the names of the fathers of the bride and groom, and often give the ages of the bride and groom. Search the Ireland Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Finding children or parents. Civil registration records may contain a birth record with this information. Search Ireland Civil Registrations
- General A Primer in Irish Genealogy