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militieregisters

Search Dutch militieregisters across 20 archives via the OpenArchieven API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#genealogy#openarchieven#militieregisters#conscription#dutch-archives#historical-records
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill militieregisters
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: militieregisters
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/militieregisters
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill militieregisters

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps genealogists locate male ancestors in Dutch militia/conscription registers (1811-1940), where crucial details like parents and physical descriptions appear on the scans rather than in the index.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenArchieven-based search across 20 archive sources for militieregisters using surname filters.
  • Retrieve matching records with date and place fields and provide a link to the full scan for rich details.
  • Use case: trace a male ancestor born around 1820 and extract parents and physical descriptions from the scan.

Quick Start

Use the militieregisters skill to search for a surname and then open the linked scan to view parents, physical description, and regiment.

Frequently Asked Questions about militieregisters

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find Dutch conscription records for a male ancestor born around 1820?▼

You can find Dutch conscription records by searching across 20 archives via the OpenArchieven API using a surname filter, which returns matching entries with dates, places, and a link to the original scan.

What details are included in militia register indexes versus the linked scans?▼

Militia register indexes provide the ancestor's name, date, place, and a record URL, while rich details such as parents, physical descriptions, and regiment information must be read directly from the linked scan.

Can I filter militieregisters search results by event place or location?▼

Yes, you can filter militieregisters search results by event place, allowing you to narrow down surname matches from the 20 connected Dutch archives to a specific location.

What years do Dutch militia registers cover for genealogical research?▼

Dutch militia registers cover male ancestors aged 18 to 20 conscripted between 1811 and 1940, providing genealogists with searchable historical records across multiple archive sources.

Why am I missing parent names and physical descriptions when searching Dutch conscription records?▼

Parent names and physical descriptions are missing from search results because these rich fields are not indexed in the OpenArchieven API; they are only visible when you open and read the full linked scan.

Does the militieregisters skill require any special software or API keys to search Dutch archives?▼

No special software is required to search Dutch archives, as the skill directly queries the OpenArchieven API across 20 archive sources using just a surname and optional event place filters.

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