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Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. | Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 8 October 2020
Back to Ireland Guided Research.
Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see Civil Records.
Catholic or Protestant?
If religion is unknown: first search Catholic records and then search Protestant records.
Catholic
Historically, about 80% of Ireland was Roman Catholic.
- Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic.
- To search: Ireland Catholic Guided Research.
Protestant
Historically, about 20% of Ireland was Protestant.
- The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland.
- Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant.
- To search: Ireland Protestant Guided Research.
