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Austrian Genealogy Research
Discover your Austrian heritage with our comprehensive research guide.
Getting Started
Austrian genealogical research involves understanding the Habsburg Empire's structure and its various record-keeping systems. Many records are preserved in state, provincial, and church archives.
Key Resources
State Archives
Austrian State Archives
Central archive for historical records
Matricula Online
Church records from Austrian dioceses
Military Records
War Archives Vienna
Military records from the Habsburg Empire
Provincial Archives
Lower Austria Provincial Archives
Records specific to Lower Austria
Upper Austria Provincial Archives
Records specific to Upper Austria
Research Tips
- Learn about Habsburg Empire administrative divisions
- Understand German genealogical terms
- Research both civil and church records
- Consider military records for male ancestors