Prague Population Register (1830–1949)

The Prague Population Register (Soupis pražského obyvatelstva) is one of the most important sources for family history research. The registration sheets/cards of people domiciled or residing in Prague may contain:

• full name, 
• date and place of birth, 
• right of domicile
• occupation, 
• marriage, wife, children,
• residency/address, 
• religion

Records were kept according to the right of domicile, the bearers of which were usually men. Wives and children were added to the card of their husbands or fathers. For women, a separate sheet/card was issued only if they were heads of households. Children acquired their father´s right of domicile; in case of adult sons, their own sheet/card was usually issued when they got married; married daughters took over their husbands´right of domicile.

Prague Population Register 1830–1910

Available online in digitized form with full-text search capabilities, see Archivní katalog.

Prague Population Register 1911–1949 ("New Conscription")

Not publicly accessible. Access is restricted because the records are heavily damaged and they contain personal data of individuals who may still be living. Information can be obtained through a paid search service.