Austria, Upper Austria, Linz, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Österreich, Oberösterreich, Linz, Totenbeschauzettel

Record Description
This collection contains certificates of death issued by the Stadtpfarrkirche Linz. The certificates include the name of the deceased, age, occupation, birthplace, country of origin, last residence, date &amp; time of death, cause of death, and date of burial. Original certifcates are housed in the Oberösterreichischen Landesarchiv, Linz. The collections covers the years 1818 to 1899.

These records are in German so you will need to be able to read German. For help reading the language see the wiki article German Word List.

Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in the death certificates usually includes the following information:


 * Name of the deceased
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Birthplace
 * Country of origin
 * Last residence
 * Date and time of death
 * Cause of death
 * Date of burial

How to Use the Record
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record” ⇒Select the “Quellengattung, Zeitraum, und Bandnummer” which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * These records are in German so you will need to be able to read German. For help reading the language see the wiki article German Word List.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank or status within the community.
 * If you are unable to find your ancestor look for variant spellings of the surnames.
 * Search therecords of nearby localities.

Related Websites

 * Gedcom Index, Austria

Related Wiki Articles

 * Austria
 * Austria Websites
 * German Word List

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
“Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 February, 2012), La Plata &gt; San Ponciano &gt; Matrimonios 1884-1886 &gt; image 71 of 389 images, Artemio Avendano and Clemtina Peralta, 1884; citing Parroquia de San Ponciano en la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matrimonios. San Ponciano, La Plata.