England Birth Records Index

Birth records in England are invaluable tools for genealogists researching their family history. Since 1837, all births in England have been officially registered with the General Register Office (GRO)1. These records typically include crucial details such as the child's name, date and place of birth, parents' names, and father's occupation. For births before 1837, parish registers are the primary source of information. England's birth records are unique in that they include a separate column for the mother's maiden name starting from 1911, making it easier to trace maternal lineages.

Additionally, some non-conformist birth records from the 17th to 19th centuries are available through The National Archives.

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England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 192,202,228 records available England, Cheshire Parish Births and Baptisms 5,136,832 records available England, Cheshire Bishop’s Transcripts Baptisms, 1526-1909 2,987,072 records available England, Lancashire, Manchester Parish Baptisms, 1571-1907 2,397,318 records available Leicestershire Parish, Birth & Christenings Records 1,494,194 records available England, Kent, Archdeaconry of Rochester Parish Baptisms, 1560-1915 1,418,769 records available England, Cornwall Parish Births and Baptisms 968,495 records available UK Parish Baptisms 7,081 records available Registers of St. Paul's Church, Convent Garden, London, Christenings, 1653 - 1752, Volume 1 766 records available See the entire collection catalog of death records in England

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