Austria Church Records Index

Church records from Austria are invaluable resources for genealogical research, reflecting both the religious diversity and complex border changes throughout its history. In the Austrian Empire, Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox populations were recorded in separate parish registers. These records include baptisms, marriages, and burials, often dating back to the 16th century. The shift of borders over time, such as the dissolution of the Empire and changes after World War I, altered the geographic location of certain communities. Some regions that were once part of Austria (like parts of modern-day Italy, Hungary, Poland and Czechia) maintain separate records in their respective countries. Researchers must consider these shifts and the presence of various denominations, such as Lutheran or Greek Catholic, when accessing records from different regions.

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Austria-Hungary, Roman Catholic Indexes, 1612-1966 6,879,681 records available Austria, Vienna, Catholic Church Records 4,338,463 records available Austria, Upper Austria, Catholic Church Records, 1581-1910 24,589 records available See the entire collection catalog of church records in Austria

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