Trojpísený

Trojpísený is a term derived from Czech and Slovak languages, combining the words *troj* (meaning "three") and *písený* (meaning "written"). It refers to a specific type of historical document or record that was created in the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the context of the Czech lands and Slovakia. These documents were often used to track various administrative, demographic, or economic data, such as population censuses, land registries, or tax records.

The term *trojpísený* specifically describes a format where three copies of a document were produced simultaneously. The first copy was typically kept by the issuing authority, such as a local government office or church. The second copy was given to the individual or entity being recorded, such as a landowner or family head. The third copy was often retained by a third party, such as a notary or another official body, to serve as a backup or verification record. This system ensured accountability and provided multiple points of reference for the information documented.

These records were commonly used in rural areas and were essential for maintaining accurate administrative and legal records during a time when literacy rates were lower, and formal bureaucratic systems were still developing. The practice of creating *trojpísený* documents declined with the advent of more standardized and centralized record-keeping systems in the mid-20th century. Today, these historical records are valuable sources for genealogists, historians, and researchers studying social and economic conditions in Central Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these documents have been digitized and preserved in archives, making them accessible to a broader audience.