New Research Project: How Did My Ancestors Live? - Digitized Church Records Unlock 300 Years of Lost Ancestry and History
The University of Halle has digitised tens of thousands of historical church records dating from the 17th to the 19th century. These registers, containing around 150,000 entries, now offer a free online resource for tracing family histories and academic research. The project also sheds light on past life expectancy trends and major crises like famines and epidemics.
The digitised records include birth, marriage, death, and godparent details, often with notes on occupations and key life events. Researchers at the university have analysed these entries to extract biographical sketches for deeper study. AI tools help process the large datasets, uncovering patterns in mortality and social structures.
The digitised church registers serve both public and academic needs. They enable free family history searches while providing researchers with detailed historical data. The project continues to expand, offering new insights into past societies and their challenges.
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