Slovakia, Census, 1869 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type: | Census Records |
| Collection years: | 1869 |
| Languages: | German, Hungarian |
| Title in the Language: | Slovensko sčítanie ľudu, 1869 |
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| Archive | |
| Bytča, Banská Bystrica, and Nitra Regional Archives | |
What Is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of census records from the year 1869. The original records are held in the regional archives of Bytča, Banská Bystrica, and Nitra.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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Reading These Records
These records are in Hungarian and German. For help reading them see:
Browse This Collection
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Slovakia Census, 1869. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Members of household
- Year and place of birth
- Religion
- Occupation
Collection Content
Sample Image
1869 Census Record
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following information:
- Name of the person
- Place of residence
Search the Index
| This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them. |
View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:- Select County
- Select Municipality to view the images
| Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Slovakia Census, 1869. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- If available, check the image for additional information
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?
- When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision
- Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
- Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results
- Search the records of nearby locations
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Slovakia.
Known Issues
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Citing This Collection
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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