Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 
Bavaria, Germany
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Location of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
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Record Description
Record Type Miscellaneous
Collection years: 1300-1915
Languages: German
Title in the Language: Deutschland, Bayern, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, ausgewählte Bestände des Stadtarchivs
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Stadtarchiv Rothenburg ob der Tauber


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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

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  • Date of birth
  • Religion
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Coverage Table[edit | edit source]

The following records are included in this collection:

Subject Record Dates
Naturalization & Citizenship Citizenship 1869-1919
Burgher Rolls 1374-1798
Denization and Naturalization 1869-1915
Emigration & Immigration Emigration 1800-1919
Immigrations 1800-1919
Civil Registration Birth, Marriage, Death 1811-1899
Marriage 1515-1804
Land Records Property 1808-1921
Military Conscription 1809-1918
Court Estate papers 1600-1700
Guardianship 1600-1700
Town Town Council 1300-1745
School Registers 1550-1800
Probate Wills 1300-1803
Census Census 1819-1904

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