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For questions about records produced by governments through enumeration and collection of information about a population. Use this tag in conjunction with the relevant country and date tag.

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German jewish census records from the 19th century

Your description suggests that you may be referring to the 1848 Hungarian Jewish Census also known by its Latin name, "Conscriptio Judaerum 1848". This was conducted across the Hungarian Empire but …
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Understanding last three columns of 1910 US Census?

To the best of my knowledge, the "standard" 1910 Census Form had only 32 columns and the headings you list apply to 30-32 (not 31-33). Refer to http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vadenn …
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Where to find list of census performed in Italy?

When you are uncertain as to the type of records for an area (and time) and their availability, then the Research Wiki at Family Search is a good place to start. For an initial search, just enter the …
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How can a name be corrected in the 1940 census?

Whether it is possible to change the name that you believe is in error depends on where the information is held and by whom. You obviously have an entry in your private collection that conflicts with …
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Missing enumeration of Union St. in Flushing, Queens, NY in 1940 census?

The type of buildings displayed in a modern Google search for 42-42 Union look to me to date from after the 1940s. (There seems an astonishing number of condos for sale?) Is it possible that the area …
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Should I record a Census as a Census or a Residence?

There are two elements to your question and they need to be dealt with separately. Ancestry changed your GEDCOM And almost any other application package would have done so, too. Not always in the sa …
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What does the occupation "Works in Woods" mean?

While it is usual for genealogists to focus on specific records relevant to particular individuals of interest, as historians we also need to conscious of the background. Often a general-purpose searc …
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Are there online searchable Census Records for Australian states other than NSW?

I would recommend that you begin at the State Library of Victoria research guides that provide a good overview of the situation in all colonies and a number of relevant links. The book Tracing Your F …
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Church Censuses a one off?

The GenUKI site is a good starting point if you are wondering what local records might be available for a particular location (at the county level for most places and down to individual parishes for s …
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