Austria, Vienna, Jewish Registers of Births, Marriages, and Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Title in the Language of the Record[edit | edit source]

Österreich, Wien, jüdischen Register der Geburten, Heiraten und Sterbefälle, 1784-1911

What is in the Collection?[edit | edit source]

These records are written in German.

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Austria, Vienna, Jewish Registers of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1784-1911.

This Collection will include records from 1850 to 1896. These records are in German. For translation tools, see the For Help Reading the Records section of this article.

The collection consists of registers of births, marriages, deaths, and some burials for the Jewish Community of Vienna (Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien).

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browselink from the collection landing page.

Collection Contents[edit | edit source]

Birth Announcement
Marriage Register
Death Record

Birth Registers may include the following:

Name of Declarant/Father
Declarant's Age, Occupation and Residence
Name and Gender of Child
Date and Place of Birth
Parents' Names, including Maiden Name of Mother
Names of Witnesses or Godparents
Witnesses’ Age, Occupation and Residence

Marriage Registers may include the following:

Date and Place of Marriage
Groom's Age, Marital Status, Occupation and Residence
Names of Groom's Parents, including Maiden Name of Mother
Bride's Age, Marital Status, Occupation and Residence
Names of Bride's Parents, including Maiden Name of Mother
Birthplaces of Bride and Groom
Witnesses' Names, Age and Occupation

Death Registers may include the following:

Date and Place of Death and Burial
Name and Age of Deceased
Cause of Death
Father of Deceased and his Occupation
Date and Birthplace of Deceased
Marital Status of Deceased
If Married, the Name of the Spouse

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

To search by image follow this series of links:
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page
⇒ Select the "Town or City" category
⇒ Select "Record Type" category
⇒ Select "Item Description" which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

When searching:
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

These records are in German. For help reading the records, see the following wiki article:

Tips to Keep in Mind[edit | edit source]

Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
Use the locality to search for other records.
When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
You may need to search using a nickname or alternative name.

Known Issues with This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Don't overlook FS Library Place Austria, Niederösterreich, Wien items or FS Library Keyword Austria, Niederösterreich, Wien items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog.

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Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:

Collection Citation:
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Image Citation:
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When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Austria, Vienna, Jewish Registers of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1784-1911.