The military records from Austria are vital for anyone tracing family history within the Habsburg Empire and its successor states. From the 18th century onward, Austria maintained extensive conscription, muster rolls, and service records for the Imperial Army. These records often note birthplaces, occupations, physical descriptions, and military service details. During the 19th century, especially after the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, records became even more standardized. World War I conscription lists and service files are particularly rich sources. Many records are preserved in institutions like the Kriegsarchiv in Vienna. For genealogists, Austrian military documents not only reveal personal data but also offer insights into the broader social and political environments that shaped their ancestors' lives.
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- Austria-Hungary, World War I Casualty Lists, 1914-1918 1,969,119 records
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