Bulgaria Vital Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

Bulgaria

What is in This Collection?
This index covers events from 1851 through 1931. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth or baptism'
 * Name of the child
 * Gender
 * Names of the parents
 * Birth date and place
 * Christening date and place

Death or Burial
 * Name of the deceased
 * Gender
 * Names of the parents
 * Name of the spouse
 * Death or burial date
 * Death or burial place

Search the Index
Each entry in this index has a source listed which includes a batch number. You will need to trace the batch number for the individual entry to learn its source. Please see IGI and IGI Batch Number Descriptions for more information.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Bulgaria.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.