Číž () is a spa village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1274 (as Chyz). It first belonged to the Tukovci (Tuky) family and later to several zeman families. In 1566 and 1682, the village was destroyed by the Turks. From 1938 to 1945, Číž was occupied by Hungary under the First Vienna Award. Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia" Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1740-1896 (parish B) See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia References External links http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/ciz/ciz.html Surnames of living people in Ciz Villages and municipalities in Rimavská Sobota District Hungarian communities in Slovakia