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*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/swiss-census-records '''Online Course:Swiss Census Records''']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/swiss-census-records '''Online Course:Swiss Census Records''']


==Time Coverage==
==Time Coverage: Canton Censuses==
The time periods of the census range from 1634-1750. There will be different years available for different communities.  
The time periods of the census range from 1634-1750. There will be different years available for different communities.  


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*In 1850 the census took account only of the population with rights of residence and not those actually present.
*In 1850 the census took account only of the population with rights of residence and not those actually present.
*In 1860 the census information was more complete and it was improved in 1870 and 1880.
*In 1860 the census information was more complete and it was improved in 1870 and 1880.
==Time Coverage: Federal Censuses==


==Information in the Census==
==Information in the Census==
22,302

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