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''[[Mexico|Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|ir a]][[Mexico_Census|Census]]''  
''[[Mexico|Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|ir a]][[Mexico_Census|Census]]''  


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= History  =


A census ('''censos''' or '''padrones''') is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by colonial and national governments throughout Latin America. The Catholic Church also took occasional censuses of parishioners.  
A census ('''censos''' or '''padrones''') is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by colonial and national governments throughout Latin America. The Catholic Church also took occasional censuses of parishioners.  
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{{FHL|514197|title-id|disp=Padrones, 1752–1865}} (Censuses 1752–1865). México, D.F.: Archivo General de la Nación, 1988. (On 41 FHL films beginning with 1520343.)  
{{FHL|514197|title-id|disp=Padrones, 1752–1865}} (Censuses 1752–1865). México, D.F.: Archivo General de la Nación, 1988. (On 41 FHL films beginning with 1520343.)  


=== 1930 Census  ===
== 1930 Census  ==


The 1930 federal census is the only federal census available for public inspection. Some localities, including the Federal District, are missing. The Family History Library has what is available for the 1930 census. It is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under:  
The 1930 federal census is the only federal census available for public inspection. Some localities, including the Federal District, are missing. The Family History Library has what is available for the 1930 census. It is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under:  
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[[:File:Censo+de+1930+de+Mexico+en+blanco.pdf|Blank 1930 Mexico National Census form with translation]]<br>  
[[:File:Censo+de+1930+de+Mexico+en+blanco.pdf|Blank 1930 Mexico National Census form with translation]]<br>  


=== Searching Census Records  ===
== Searching Census Records  ==


When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:  
When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:  
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'''Wiki articles describing online collecrtions are found at:'''  
'''Wiki articles describing online collecrtions are found at:'''  


*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Mexico,_National_Census,_1930_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Mexico 1930 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Mexico,_National_Census,_1930_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Mexico 1930 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Mexico, San Luis Potosi Historical Archive Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Mexico, San Luis Potosi Historical Archive Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>


=== Census Resources by State  ===
== Census Resources by State  ==


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