Ukraine, Crimea, Church Books, 1806-1926

Birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial records taken from metrical books kept by churches in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. During the period when most of these records were created, this area was part of the Russian Empire’s Taurida Governate. These records were acquired from the State Archive in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

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Ukraine, Crimea, Church Books

What is in This Collection?

Birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial records taken from metrical books kept by the Russian Orthodox Church in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. During the period when most of these records were created, this area was part of the Russian Empire’s Taurida Governate.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism

  • Child's name
  • Parent's name
  • Residence
  • Date of baptism

Marriage

  • Names of the bridal couple
  • Ages
  • Residence
  • Date of marriage

Burial

  • Deceased's name
  • Age
  • Residence
  • Date of death
  • Date of burial

Confessional

  • Person's name
  • Date of confession