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| − | Most of the Czech Republic records are now available online. [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/using-online-czech-records-introduction/578 Introduction] to the Using Online Czech Records series will teach you how to use the Czech digitized records. | + | Most of the Czech Republic records are now available online. [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/using-online-czech-records-introduction/578 Introduction] to the Using Online Czech Records series will teach you how to use the Czech digitized records. |
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| − | The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) invites you to attend their 14th Genealogical and Cultural Conference planned for October 24-26, 2013 in Lombard, Illinois. Click [http://www.cgsi.org/news/events/2013/10/23/14th-cgsi-genealogical-and-cultural-conference-lombard-illinois here] for more information. | + | The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) invites you to attend their 14th Genealogical and Cultural Conference planned for October 24-26, 2013 in Lombard, Illinois. Click [http://www.cgsi.org/news/events/2013/10/23/14th-cgsi-genealogical-and-cultural-conference-lombard-illinois here] for more information. |
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*[[Czech Republic Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Czech Republic Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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== Getting started with Czech Republic research == | == Getting started with Czech Republic research == | ||
| − | Welcome to the '''Czech Republic | + | Welcome to the '''Czech Republic''' page!<br><br>{{CzechDC}}FamilySearch Wiki is a community website dedicated to helping people throughout the world learn how to find their ancestors. Through the Czech Republic Page you can learn how to find, use, and analyze Czech records of genealogical value. The content is variously targeted to beginners, intermediate, and expert researchers. The Czech Republic Page is a work in progress, your contributions and [[FamilySearch Wiki:Feedback|feedback]] are essential! |
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| + | '''1. '''[[Czech Republic Getting Started|'''Getting Started''']]'''<br> 2. '''[[Czech Republic Finding Birth Information|'''Birth Information''']]'''<br> 3. '''[[Czech Republic Finding Marriage Information|'''Marriage Information''']]'''<br> 4. '''[[Czech Republic Finding Death Information|'''Death Information''']]<br> | ||
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| + | 5. Place of Origin in Czech Republic<br>6. Emigration information<br>7.<br>8. Miscellaneous | ||
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*[[Czech Republic Letter Writing Guide|Letter Writing Guide]] | *[[Czech Republic Letter Writing Guide|Letter Writing Guide]] | ||
| − | *[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Czech%20Republic%22 Online | + | *[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Czech%20Republic%22 Online Tutorials] |
*[[Czech Republic Parish Finder|Parish Finder]] | *[[Czech Republic Parish Finder|Parish Finder]] | ||
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| − | To find out which archive holds the records that you need click [http://www.genteam.at/ here] You may use this gazetteer for free however you will have to register first. Please be sure to spell the locality name correctly. | + | To find out which archive holds the records that you need click [http://www.genteam.at/ here] You may use this gazetteer for free however you will have to register first. Please be sure to spell the locality name correctly. |
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== Featured Content == | == Featured Content == | ||
| − | [[Image:{{Karlova Studanka Spa}}]]FamilySearch offers a variety of free classes online and in person to help you discover your family tree. Whether you are just beginning your family history research or are an experienced genealogist, you can learn something new. These classes are taught by genealogy research consultants at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as experts from around the world. Series on [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Czech%20Republic%22 Using Online Czech Records] is now available. Prepare to access and search the collections of digitized vital records of the archives in the Czech Republic. Registers (matriky) are available for research on-line through the archives’ websites and some also through the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927165 FamilySearch Historical Record Collections]. Registers contain baptism (birth), marriage, and burial (death) information and are definitely the best source for identifying one’s relatives in the Czech Republic. | + | [[Image:{{Karlova Studanka Spa}}]]FamilySearch offers a variety of free classes online and in person to help you discover your family tree. Whether you are just beginning your family history research or are an experienced genealogist, you can learn something new. These classes are taught by genealogy research consultants at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as experts from around the world. Series on [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Czech%20Republic%22 Using Online Czech Records] is now available. Prepare to access and search the collections of digitized vital records of the archives in the Czech Republic. Registers (matriky) are available for research on-line through the archives’ websites and some also through the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927165 FamilySearch Historical Record Collections]. Registers contain baptism (birth), marriage, and burial (death) information and are definitely the best source for identifying one’s relatives in the Czech Republic. |
== Did you know? == | == Did you know? == | ||
| − | [[Image:{{Czech Insignia}}]] The '''Czech Republic''' is a country in Central Europe bordering [[Poland|Poland]] to the northeast, [[Germany|Germany]] to the west, [[Austria|Austria]] to the south, and [[Slovakia|Slovakia]] to the east. To read more about the Czech Republic see [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ez.html The World Factbook] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic Wikipedia]. <br>The country was for centuries known as ''Bohemia'' in English. When the nation regained its independence in 1918, the new name of ''Czechoslovakia'' was adopted to reflect the union of the Czech (Bohemian) and Slovak territories. Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Czech half of the former nation found itself without a common single-word name in English. In 1993, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested the name ''Czechia'' as an official alternative; however, this has not become widespread in English. | + | [[Image:{{Czech Insignia}}]] The '''Czech Republic''' is a country in Central Europe bordering [[Poland|Poland]] to the northeast, [[Germany|Germany]] to the west, [[Austria|Austria]] to the south, and [[Slovakia|Slovakia]] to the east. To read more about the Czech Republic see [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ez.html The World Factbook] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic Wikipedia]. <br>The country was for centuries known as ''Bohemia'' in English. When the nation regained its independence in 1918, the new name of ''Czechoslovakia'' was adopted to reflect the union of the Czech (Bohemian) and Slovak territories. Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Czech half of the former nation found itself without a common single-word name in English. In 1993, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested the name ''Czechia'' as an official alternative; however, this has not become widespread in English. |
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Getting started with Czech Republic research
Welcome to the Czech Republic page!FamilySearch Wiki is a community website dedicated to helping people throughout the world learn how to find their ancestors. Through the Czech Republic Page you can learn how to find, use, and analyze Czech records of genealogical value. The content is variously targeted to beginners, intermediate, and expert researchers. The Czech Republic Page is a work in progress, your contributions and feedback are essential!
What Are You Looking For?
| How to Find Information for Czech Ancestors | |
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1. Getting Started |
5. Place of Origin in Czech Republic |
Research Tools
Online Databases
To find out which archive holds the records that you need click here You may use this gazetteer for free however you will have to register first. Please be sure to spell the locality name correctly.
Featured Content
Did you know?
The country was for centuries known as Bohemia in English. When the nation regained its independence in 1918, the new name of Czechoslovakia was adopted to reflect the union of the Czech (Bohemian) and Slovak territories. Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Czech half of the former nation found itself without a common single-word name in English. In 1993, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested the name Czechia as an official alternative; however, this has not become widespread in English.
Jurisdictions
Related Articles
Wiki articles describing these collectiond are found at:
- Czech Republic Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Czech Republic Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Czech Republic Church Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Czech Republic Land Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Czech Republic Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Czech, Northern Moravia, Opava Provincial Archives Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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- Czech Republic, Southern Bohemia, Trebon, Church Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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