Switzerland Death Records Index

In Switzerland, several types of death records can aid genealogical research, including civil registries, church registers, and cemetery records. Civil registries, maintained since the late 19th century, provide official death certificates detailing the deceased’s name, date of death, and place of burial. Church registers, which date back even further, often include additional personal information, such as birth dates and family ties. Cemetery records can reveal plot locations and burial dates. Together, these records offer invaluable insights into ancestral histories, helping researchers trace lineage and understand familial connections within Swiss communities.

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Switzerland Burials, 1613-1875 261,264 records available Switzerland, Bern, Civil Registration of Deaths 32,168 records available See the entire collection catalog of death records in Switzerland

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