Register of baptisms of the Parish of Tinjan 1847 – 1880

Abstract

The paper analysed the information obtained from the Register of Baptisms of the Parish of Tinjan for the period from 1847 to 1880. It presents basic historical data about the village and the importance of keeping of registers as well as certain demographic information regarding the said period.The register contains 1586 entries regarding baptisms. Various names and surnames, both belonging to the baptised and to their parents, godparents and midwives can be noticed in the register. The register is an excellent source for consideration of births and baptisms of twins, illegal children, abandoned children, seasonal and annual trends in conception and birth, and specific records on subsequent entries of births and baptisms in other places.The analyses of various aspects of the number of baptised children within the Parish of Tinjan, can lead to a general impression of the social environment of this area and notice certain basic phases of natural demographic trends.The paper also brings a comparison of demographic trends with some other villages and towns in Istria and other parts of Croatia, and their similarities and differences that are also based on the study of registers.