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| CID = CID1646446 | | CID = CID1646446 | ||
| title = Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1912 | | title = Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1912 | ||
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| start_year = 1574 | | start_year = 1574 | ||
| end_year = 1912 | | end_year = 1912 | ||
| language = [[German | | language = [[German Languages|German]] | ||
| title_language = Deutschland, Westfalen, Minden Bürgerrollen | | title_language = Deutschland, Westfalen, Minden Bürgerrollen | ||
| FS_URL_01 = [[Germany | | FS_URL_01 = [[Germany Record Finder]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies | | FS_URL_02 = [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
| FS_URL_03 = [[Germany Church Records]] | | FS_URL_03 = [[Germany Church Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_04 = [[Germany | | FS_URL_04 = [[Germany Church History]] | ||
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| RW_URL_01 = [http://www.hot-map.com/deutschlandkarte Interactive German Map] | | RW_URL_01 = [http://www.hot-map.com/deutschlandkarte Interactive German Map] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.genealoger.com/german/ger_2_westfalen.htm German Genealogy: Westphalia] | | RW_URL_02 = [http://www.genealoger.com/german/ger_2_westfalen.htm German Genealogy: Westphalia] | ||
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| custodian = [http://kommunalarchiv-minden.de/ Kommunalarchiv Minden] | | custodian = [http://kommunalarchiv-minden.de/ Kommunalarchiv Minden] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index | This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index & images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1902, population registers for the years 1574-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1574-1902. | ||
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index | This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index & images of citizenship rolls, population registers, and census records that enumerated citizens over three centuries, 1574-1902. Original records are located in the Kommunalarchiv in Minden. The information is handwritten horizontally through both pages of columns filling in the information as in a ledger type format. These records are written in [[German Word List|German]]. | ||
To keep a record of their population, household heads were called to assemble at the local civil office, almost yearly, to provide their personal information, which was counted as a basic unit. This listing is called “volkszahlung”, local population census. | To keep a record of their population, household heads were called to assemble at the local civil office, almost yearly, to provide their personal information, which was counted as a basic unit. This listing is called “volkszahlung”, local population census. They also kept a similar register listing all the citizens that moved away to other localities. This register was called “abmeldungen”, relocation list of their citizens or cancellation list from the citizenship roll of that locality. These procedures were not enforced, but head of households were admonished to do so. Therefore, these records may not cover the entire population. | ||
They also kept a similar register listing all the citizens that moved away to other localities. This register was called “abmeldungen”, relocation list of their citizens or cancellation list from the citizenship roll of that locality. | The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background. This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | ||
These procedures were not enforced, but head of households were admonished to do so. Therefore, these records may not cover the entire population. | {{HR Add}} | ||
=== Index and Image Visibility === | |||
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=== Reading These Records === | |||
The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background. | These records are written in German. For help reading them see: | ||
This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | |||
===Reading These Records=== | |||
For help reading | |||
*[[German Language and Languages]] | *[[German Language and Languages]] | ||
*[[German Genealogical Word List]] | *[[German Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Germany Handwriting|German Handwriting Samples]] | *[[Germany Handwriting|German Handwriting Samples]] | ||
*FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | *FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | ||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | **[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar] | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | |||
===To Browse This Collection=== | {{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID1646446 | title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 }} | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Address | *Address | ||
*Full name | *Full name | ||
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*Birth date | *Birth date | ||
*Religion | *Religion | ||
* | *Birthplace | ||
*Nationality | *Nationality | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizens Acceptance (Bürgeraufnahmen) DGS 4407220 606 .jpg|1648 Citizenship Acceptance | Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizens Acceptance (Bürgeraufnahmen) DGS 4407220 606 .jpg|1648 Citizenship Acceptance | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==How Do I Search This Collection? == | ==How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
It is helpful to know: | It is helpful to know: | ||
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*Age or birth date | *Age or birth date | ||
*Names of family members | *Names of family members | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | CID=CID1646446 }} | ||
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=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 1646446 | browse_1 = Record type and year range | browse_2 = | browse_3 = | browse_4 = | browse_5 = | browse_6 = }} | |||
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog {{FSC|1646446|item|disp= Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections From the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | |||
{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog | |||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === 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. | 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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | |||
==What Do I Do Next?== | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | |||
===I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?=== | *Use the age to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records | ||
*Use the age | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby | *[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required | ||
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required | |||
===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?=== | ===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?=== | ||
*Consult the [[Germany Record Finder]] to find other records | *Consult the [[Germany Record Finder]] to find other records | ||
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*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation | *Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation | ||
*Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]] | *Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]] | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you | The following articles will help you research your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]]. | ||
* [[Germany | * [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Germany Record Finder]] | * [[Germany Record Finder]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
[[es:Alemania, Prusia, Westfalia, Minden, colecciones diversas de los archivos municipales (Registros históricos de FamilySearch)]] | |||
[[pt:Alemanha, Prússia, Westphalia, Minden, Diversas Coleções dos Arquivos Municipais (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | |||
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