Louisiana, Orleans, Birth Records, 1819-1915
Birth records from the parish of Orleans in Louisana for years 1819-1906. Microreproduction of original records under the custody of the Assistant State Archivist of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The records start under the authority of the Recorder of Births and Deaths in the Parish of New Orleans.
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Louisiana, Orleans, Birth Records
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains birth records from the parish of Orleans in Louisana for years 1819-1906. Microreproduction of original records under the custody of the Assistant State Archivist of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The records start under the authority of the Recorder of Births and Deaths in the Parish of New Orleans.
For a list of records by date and event currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Date and place of birth
- Child’s name
- Child’s gender and race
- Father's name, age and occupation
- Mother's maiden name, age and occupation
- Parents' nativity
- Parents' residence
- Date of declaration of birth
- Name and address of person reporting the birth
Collection Content
Sample Images
1889 Birth record
Coverage Table
| Record Type | Years |
|---|---|
| Birth index | 1910 |
| Birth records | 1910-1945 |
| Death certificates | 1960-1964 |
| Marriage certificates | 1960-1965 |
| Marriage index, bride | 1960 |
| Marriage index, groom | 1960 |
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
Louisiana State Archives
"Louisiana, Orleans, Birth Records, 1819-1915." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 17 June 2025. Citing Assistant State Archivist, Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge.
