Czechia Record Finder

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Record Finder Table for Czech Republic

The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.

Order of Records

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

This Record Finder table links to the Czech Republic topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.

Vital Events

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Birth date and place
Marriage place and date
Death date, place, and burial

Maiden Names and Family Members

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Maiden name
Parents, children, spouses, and other family members
Living relatives

Immigration and Country of Origin

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Immigration date
Country and town of origin

Residences and Locations

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Residence

Personal Details and Affiliations

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Nobility
Occupation
Religion
Social activities
Physical description

Reading the Records

Vocabulary
Handwriting
Naming patterns
Online classes
Writing for records

Archival Regions

Dark thin font green pin Version 4.png The topic articles listed above give general background, record contents details, and research methods. More specific help is available in topic articles for each Archival Region, including links to actual records.

First use GenTeam Free Gazetteer to find out which archive holds the records that you need. GenTeam Instructions. Click on the archival region covering the location of your parish, either on the map or from the list.