Genealogical research

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The Church Record Office hosts original books spanning a period of more than 400 years. Photo: Clemens Buchwald

Until the end of the 19th century, church records were often the only source for the biographical data of a person. The dates of baptisms, weddings and funerals were registered in that kind of a book. In some cases, more details like the dates of birth and death, a person's occupation, his or her origin and additional information can be found, too.

Church offices are only obligated to provide information until the end of 1875, since civil registry offices have been established in the German Empire on January 1, 1876. For genealogical Research from 1876 on, please contact the Archive of the city of Hannover (German Website).

At our office on Hildesheimer Straße, you can gain access to microfiche films of every church record from the territory of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover from the beginning until 1852, mainly even until 1875. Please contact us in advance to make an appointment and please note our fees:

  • research for up to a half-day (= 4 hours): € 5,00
  • research for up to a whole day: € 9,00
  • usage of a readprinter: € 1,50
  • preparation of copies from a church record: € 5,00
     

How to find us:


Please contact us:

Kirchenbuchamt
(Church Record Office)
Hildesheimer Str. 165/167
30173 Hannover
GERMANY

Opening times:
Mon – Thu 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Phone: +49 511 98 78-555
Fax: +49 511 98 78-501
E-Mail: kirchenbuchamt.stadtkirchenverband@evlka.de

Archive of the city of Hannover

Stadtarchiv Hannover
Am Bokemahle 14–16
30171 Hannover

Phone: +49 511 168-46 934
Fax: +49 511 168-46 590
E-Mail: stadtarchiv@hannover-stadt.de

Hannover and Hannover is not always the same!

When the origin of a person is indicated as »Hannover« (or »Hanover«) in many documents, especially in lists of passengers and emigrants in the 19th and 20th century, this does not necessarily refer to the city of Hannover. It could also refer to the state of Hannover (1811–1866 Kingdom of Hannover, 1866–1946 Prussian Province of Hannover). More indication is needed to clearly identify that person's origin.