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Birth records in England are invaluable tools for genealogists researching their family history. Since 1837, all births in England have been officially registered with the General Register Office (GRO)1. These records typically include crucial details such as the child's name, date and place of birth, parents' names, and father's occupation. For births before 1837, parish registers are the primary source of information. England's birth records are unique in that they include a separate column for the mother's maiden name starting from 1911, making it easier to trace maternal lineages.
Additionally, some non-conformist birth records from the 17th to 19th centuries are available through The National Archives.
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- England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005 208,382,481 records
- England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 192,202,228 records
- England & Wales Births, GRO Indexes, 1911 - 1954 59,734,504 records
- England, Essex Parish Baptisms and Confirmations, 1538-1924 5,495,961 records
- England, Cheshire Parish Births and Baptisms 5,136,832 records
- England, Cheshire Bishop?s Transcripts Baptisms, 1526-1909 2,987,072 records
- England, Lancashire, Manchester Parish Baptisms, 1571-1907 2,397,318 records
- Leicestershire Parish, Birth & Christenings Records 1,494,194 records
- England, Kent, Archdeaconry of Rochester Parish Baptisms, 1560-1915 1,418,769 records
- England, Cornwall Parish Births and Baptisms 968,495 records
- UK Parish Baptisms 7,081 records
- Registers of St. Paul's Church, Convent Garden, London, Christenings, 1653 - 1752, Volume 1 766 records
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