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{{Tip|Archive research requires either being onsite or hiring an onsite researcher. Some archives will respond to requests to copy a specific file, though will not search the records for a specific ancestor for you.}} <br> | {{Tip|Archive research requires either being onsite or hiring an onsite researcher. Some archives will respond to requests to copy a specific file, though will not search the records for a specific ancestor for you.}} <br> | ||
To determine what records are at the Family History Library, perform a “place search” within the | To determine what records are at the Family History Library, perform a “place search” within the FamilySearch Catalog located at http://www.familysearch.org/. You will need to know the record jurisdictions of your specific locality. (See Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog located at FamilySearch.org). The films are available for viewing at the Family History Library or can be sent to a Family History Center near you. There are over 500 Family History Centers worldwide. To search for a Family History Center near you, go to FamilySearch Centers | FamilySearch.org. | ||
=== Cemetery Records === | === Cemetery Records === | ||
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=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
'''Census records/Population/Residency''': A national census in Germany was not taken until the late 1800’s. Local censuses began as early as 1500’s, though most do not appear until the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Some were taken on a kingdom, province or duchy level; however most were taken on a city or district level. (See German Census Records | Learn | FamilySearch.org). Similar to U.S. census records they often provide name, age or birth date and relationship information. The | '''Census records/Population/Residency''': A national census in Germany was not taken until the late 1800’s. Local censuses began as early as 1500’s, though most do not appear until the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Some were taken on a kingdom, province or duchy level; however most were taken on a city or district level. (See German Census Records | Learn | FamilySearch.org). Similar to U.S. census records they often provide name, age or birth date and relationship information. The FamilySearch Catalog only indexed records specifically titled Volkszahlungslisten under the category of Census. Many “census type” records may be found under the category of “Population” or “Public Records”. <br>• Bevölkerungsregister – population records<br>• Einwohnerregister – resident records<br>• Erstes Register aller Güterbesitzer – estate occupants<br>• Familienverzeichnis – list of families<br>• Hausbesitzer – house occupants<br>• Personnenverzeichnis – surname index of a community<br>• Registrum Censum – census<br>• Seelenlisten – membership records<br>• Untertanenliste – list of serfs<br>• Volkszahlungslisten – Census records | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||