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Fairfield County, Connecticut
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County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records

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Fairfield County was created in May 10, 1666 and was formed as One of four original counties created in Connecticut. The County was named for the hundreds of acres of salt marsh that bordered the coast. The County Seat is Fairfield (1666-1853) and Bridgeport (1853-1960) .

Counties adjacent to Fairfield County are Litchfield County (north), New Haven County (east), Westchester County, New York (southwest), Putnam County, New York (west), Dutchess County, New York (northwest).

Cities, Towns and Communities include Bethel, Bridgeport (consolidated city-town), Brookfield, Danbury (consolidated city-town), Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk (consolidated city-town), Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton (consolidated city-town), Sherman, Stamford (consolidated city-town), Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton

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County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Connecticut Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records

NOTE: Counties were abolished officially in 1959 though their purpose had been chiefly to define county court districts. For genealogical research purposes, counties become necessary when using the federal census returns, since they are all cataloged by county.

All deeds, vital records, and probate records for all Connecticut towns are available to 1900 on microfilm at the Connecticut State Library or through the FHL. See also Connecticut Towns and Their Establishment

Taxes were levied for personal property and land through most of Connecticut's history. The town assessor (or lister) made annual lists or rates of all taxables. This generated a considerable number of tax lists across time, but the Connecticut State Library has a list of various tax records still at the town clerk's offices. The Connecticut Historical Society and the genealogical collections throughout the state have some records.

Those matters not in the realm of the superior court were heard by the county courts (initially called prerogative or common pleas). The county court, begun in 1666, was abolished in 1955, and its functions were divided between justice courts and superior courts. Most of the county records, to its abolition date, are at the Conneticut State Library.

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Connecticut

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

The Vital Records Office at the Connecticut Department of Public Health maintains a statewide registry of all births, marriages, civil unions, deaths and fetal deaths which have occurred in CT since July 1, 1897.  For vital records prior to that date, you must contact the town where the vital event occurred (see the Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar Directory). You may also contact the CSL History and Genealogy Unit or by telephone at (860) 757-6580. The State Library's Barbour Collection includes most CT vital records to about 1850.

  • Birth Certificates: The Vital Records Office maintains birth records that occur in Connecticut since July 1897 to the present. Connecticut birth records that are less than 100 years old are not open to the general public.  To be eligible to receive a copy of a birth certificate, you must be able to document that you are related to the registrant.
    • Cost: $15.00, Make your bank check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send Personal Checks or cash in the mail.
    • Processing Time: Pprocessing time could be up to 6 months. when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you order Order Online.
  • Death Certificates: The Vital Records Office maintains death records that occur in Connecticut since July 1897 to the present.
    • Cost: $10.00, Make your bank check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send Personal Checks or cash in the mail.
    • Processing Time: Pprocessing time could be up to 6 months. when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you order Order Online.
  • Marriage Certificates: The Vital Records Office maintains marriage records that occur in Connecticut since July 1897 to the present.
    • Cost: $10.00, Make your bank check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send Personal Checks or cash in the mail.
    • Processing Time: Processing time could be up to 6 months. when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you order Order Online.
  • Order Online: You can also order Order Electronically Online to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death or divorce record with a credit or debit card and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering from Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Connecticut

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Fairfield County, Connecticut are 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your Family Tree in Fairfield County, Connecticut are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms.

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Census Records by clicking the link below:

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County Maps & Atlases

See Also Statewide Maps that exist for Connecticut

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Maps. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Maps by clicking the link below:

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County Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in Connecticut

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Connecticut Genealogical Addresses

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

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County Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Connecticut

There are many churches and cemeteries in Fairfield County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Fairfield County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Connecticut

 

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

Below is a list of online resources for Fairfield County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information. Email us with websites containing Fairfield County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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