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{{Switzerland | {{CountrySidebar | ||
{{breadcrumb | |Country=Switzerland | ||
|Name=Switzerland | |||
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|Topic Type=Records | |||
|Records=Church Records | |||
|Rating=Standardized | |||
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| link1=[[Switzerland Genealogy|Switzerland]] | | link1=[[Switzerland Genealogy|Switzerland]] | ||
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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Switzerland, go to the [[Switzerland Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Switzerland, go to the [[Switzerland Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
*'''1418-1996''' {{RecordSearch|4138674|Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996}} at FamilySearch - [[Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; Incomplete and some indexed records incorrectly say Helvetia for the placename (Latin form for Switzerland) | |||
*'''1491-1940''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30090/switzerland-baptisms-1491-1940 Switzerland, Baptisms, 1491-1940] at MyHeritage - index ($) | *'''1491-1940''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30090/switzerland-baptisms-1491-1940 Switzerland, Baptisms, 1491-1940] at MyHeritage - index ($) | ||
*'''1524-1800''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20728/switzerland-zurich-marriages-1524-1800?s=275764761 Switzerland, Zurich Marriages, 1524-1800] at MyHeritage ($) | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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*Catholic Cantons: '''1583''' | *Catholic Cantons: '''1583''' | ||
*Protestant Cantons: '''1701''' (with the following exceptions:) | *Protestant Cantons: '''1701''' (with the following exceptions:) | ||
*Sankt Gallen: '''1724''' | **Sankt Gallen: '''1724''' | ||
*Appenzell Ausserrhoden: '''1798''' | **Appenzell Ausserrhoden: '''1798''' | ||
*Glarus: '''1798''' | **Glarus: '''1798''' | ||
*Graubünden: '''1798''' | **Graubünden: '''1798''' | ||
===Denominations=== | ===Denominations=== | ||
[[Image:Switzerland_religions.png|right|600px]] | [[Image:Switzerland_religions.png|right|600px]]<br> | ||
[[File:Map of Roman Catholic Dioceses of Switzerland.png|500px|thumb|right|<center>Map of Roman Catholic Dioceses of Switzerland</center>]] | |||
====Major Denominations==== | ====Major Denominations==== | ||
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*Baptism register (''Taufbuch / baptêmes''): Baptisms of residents. This is a generic baptism book that may include the other types of baptisms. | *Baptism register (''Taufbuch / baptêmes''): Baptisms of residents. This is a generic baptism book that may include the other types of baptisms. | ||
*Baptism register, citizen residents (''Taufbuch Bürger / baptêmes des citoyens''): Baptism book that only includes residents of the parish who '''are''' citizens of the parish. | *Baptism register, citizen residents (''Taufbuch Bürger / baptêmes des citoyens''): Baptism book that only includes residents of the parish who '''are''' citizens of the parish. | ||
*Baptism register, Non- | *Baptism register, Non-resident citizens (''Taufbuch auswärtige Bürger / baptêmes des citoyens étrangers''): Baptism book that only includes citizens of the parish who live outside the boundaries of the parish. These records are '''not''' chronological by baptism date, but are recorded in the order in which the priest was notified of the baptism. <br> | ||
*Baptism register, non- | *Baptism register, non-citizen residents (''Taufbuch Ausbürger / baptêmes des citoyens expatriés''; sometimes seen as ''Nichtbürger / non-citoyens''): Baptism book that only includes residents of the parish who are '''not''' citizens of the parish. | ||
This means that you may find up to '''two''' baptism records of a child: the original in the place of residence, and the duplicate in the place of citizenship. Each priest may record different information for the baptism; be sure to identify all copies of the baptism. <br> | This means that you may find up to '''two''' baptism records of a child: the original in the place of residence, and the duplicate in the place of citizenship. Each priest may record different information for the baptism; be sure to identify all copies of the baptism. <br> | ||
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*<span style="color:#87B940">'''dark green'''</span>: records are available online, either at FamilySearch or at the canton archive website | *<span style="color:#87B940">'''dark green'''</span>: records are available online, either at FamilySearch or at the canton archive website | ||
*<span style="color:#BFD730">'''light green'''</span>: some records are available online at FamilySearch | *<span style="color:#BFD730">'''light green'''</span>: some records are available online at FamilySearch | ||
*<span style="color:#9C947A">'''brown'''</span>: records are available on microfilm at the | *<span style="color:#9C947A">'''brown'''</span>: records are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah | ||
*'''white''': records are only available on-site in Switzerland | *'''white''': records are only available on-site in Switzerland | ||
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==Microfilmed/Digitized Records== | ==Microfilmed/Digitized Records== | ||
All microfilm copies of parish registers held by the | All microfilm copies of parish registers held by the FamilySearch Library have been digitized on FamilySearch; however, due to contractual agreements, some records may not be shown online. To access online records on FamilySearch, follow these instructions:<br> | ||
#Click on this link for the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | #Click on this link for the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927039&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Switzerland%22 Switzerland FamilySearch Catalog.] | ||
#A list "Places within Switzerland" will open. Click on the appropriate canton. | #A list "Places within Switzerland" will open. Click on the appropriate canton. | ||
#A list "Places within (your canton) will open. Select your parish. | #A list "Places within (your canton) will open. Select your parish. | ||
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===Language Map of Switzerland=== | ===Language Map of Switzerland=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Map_Languages_CH.png|400px]] | ||
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