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Revision as of 13:39, 3 July 2025
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| Switzerland Beginning Research |
| Record Types |
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| Switzerland Background |
| Switzerland Genealogical Word Lists |
| Cultural Groups |
| Local Research Resources |
In other languages: Record Finder Table for Switzerland[edit | edit source]
The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.
Order of Records[edit | edit source]
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.
List of Topics[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder table links to the Switzerland topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.
Vital Events[edit | edit source]
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| Marriage place and date | ||
| Death date, place, and burial |
Maiden Names and Family Members[edit | edit source]
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| Maiden name | ||
| Parents, children, spouses, and other family members | ||
| Living relatives |
Immigration and Country of Origin[edit | edit source]
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| Immigration date |
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| Country and town of origin |
Residences and Locations[edit | edit source]
- Directories
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| Residence |
Personal Details and Affiliations[edit | edit source]
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| Nobility | ||
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| Religion | ||
| Social activities |
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| Physical description |
Reading the Records[edit | edit source]
| Vocabulary | |
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| Online classes | |
| Writing for records |
Cantons[edit | edit source]
| The topic articles listed above give general background, record contents details, and research methods. More specific help is available in topic articles for each canton, including links to actual records. |