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Record Finder Table for Israel

The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.

Order of Records

The typically most reliable sources are listed at the top of the list. However, depending on the time period of the record and location, multiple records in the list may need to be searched to achieve the objective. Alternative records are listed as well in case traditional records do not provide the desired information.

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This Record Finder table links to the Israel topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.

Vital Events

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Birth date and place	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Marriage place and date	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Death date, place, and burial	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Cemeteries

Maiden Names and Family Members

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Maiden name	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Parents, children, spouses, and other family members	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Living relatives	Address Books Directories	Genealogies

Immigration and Country of Origin

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Immigration date	Emigration and Immigration See the FamilySearch Wiki article for the country to which the ancestor immigrated.	Naturalization and Citizenship Records
Country and town of origin	Emigration and Immigration	Naturalization and Citizenship Records Consulate and Embassy Records

Residences and Locations

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Residence	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration Land and Property	Founders, Settlers, and Residents Directories

Personal Details and Affiliations

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Name Changes	Name Changes
Occupation	Church Records Religious Records*Civil Registration	Occupations Land and Property
Religion	Church Records Religious Records| style="align:left; vertical-align:top;"| History
Social activities	Social Life and Customs	History
Physical description	Military records