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Orimattila gets its name from a local farm, established by Matti Laurinpoika in 1539. His estate was known as Orih-Mattila. As a village, Orimattila was first mentioned in 1561 as Orihmattila. A chapel community was established in the late 1500s, and it became an independent parish after it was separated from the neighboring parish of Hollola in
Jul 31, 2024 · Orimattila is a town and municipality in Finland. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. The municipality of Artjärvi was consolidated with Orimattila on 1 January 2011. [1] The parish was established in 1636, when it was separated from the Hollola parish. [2]
As a village, Orimattila was first mentioned in 1561 as Orihmattila. A chapel community was established in the late 1500s, and it became an independent parish after it was separated from the neighboring parish of Hollola in 1636. The parish and its main settlement were still known as Orihmattila until the 19th century.
Orimattila (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈoriˌmɑtːilɑ]) is a town in Päijänne Tavastia region, Finland. The southern part of Lahti is connected to the village of Pennala , which is located in the northern part of the Orimattila municipality.
Feb 7, 2023 · Guide to Orimattila parish, Finland ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and ...
Orimattila is a town located in the Päijänne Tavastia region of Finland. It covers an area of approximately 603 square kilometers and is known for its picturesque countryside and numerous lakes. The town is surrounded by forests and farmland, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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Contains church records of Orimattila parish in Uusimaa county, Finland. Clerical survey or church census (Rippikirja) and preconfirmation records (Lastenkirja) have been recorded by villages or alphabetically by father's surname. Especially in bigger towns or cities these records are by father's profession or occupation and/or by land parcel ...
