Switzerland Immigration Records Index

Switzerland's immigration and emigration records are rich resources for genealogists, reflecting the country’s history of migration. Key documents include emigration permits, issued to Swiss citizens who left the country, detailing their names, destinations, and departure dates. Immigration records, often maintained by local municipalities, document the arrival of foreigners and returning Swiss nationals. Civil registers, introduced in 1876, provide vital information on births, marriages, and deaths. Additionally, naturalization records offer insights into those granted Swiss citizenship. Switzerland’s history as a crossroads of Europe, coupled with economic and political migrations, makes these documents essential for tracing family roots. Genealogists value these records for their precision, often revealing ancestral movements and connections across borders.

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