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== What is in This Collection? ==               
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 & 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]]. 
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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.  
== Collection Time Period ==


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.
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1850, population registers for the years 1882-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1880-1900.  


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== Collection Description  ==
=== Index and Image Visibility ===  
 
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This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls, population registers, and census records that enumerated citizens over three centuries, which is 1574-1902. The information is handwritten horizontally through both pages of columns filling in the information as in a ledger type format.
=== Reading These Records ===
 
These records are written in German. For help reading them see:
=== Record Content  ===
*[[German Language and Languages]]
 
*[[German Genealogical Word List]]
'''The key genealogical facts found on most local population census lists are:'''<br>• Address<br>• Full name<br>• Occupation<br>• Birth date<br>• Religion<br>• Birth place <br>• Nationality  
*[[Germany Handwriting|German Handwriting Samples]]
 
*FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
== How to Use the Collection  ==
**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar]
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
Next to parish registers, census records provide good family information, which could be used to research in other vital records. You must know how to read German Gothic script. You also need to know at least the name of your ancestor and the approximate place of residence at the time of the census.
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== Collection History  ==
The following information may be found in these records:
 
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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.
*Address
 
*Full name
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.  
*Occupation
 
*Birth date
These procedures were not enforced, but head of households were admonished to do so. Therefore, these records may not cover the entire population.
*Religion
 
*Birthplace 
The original records are preserved at the German State Archives in Schwerin. The Family History Library has copies on microfilm also.  
*Nationality
 
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=== Why This Collection Was Created  ===
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Images ===
The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background.
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Image:Germany Westfalen Minen Census Records DGS 4407216 626.jpg|Census Headers
=== Collection Reliability  ===
Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizen Roll (Bürgerroll) DGS 4407220 398.jpg|1799 Census
 
Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizens Acceptance (Bürgeraufnahmen) DGS 4407220 606 .jpg|1648 Citizenship Acceptance
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.
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<!--bibdescbegin-->Bürgeraufnahmen 1574-1607, 1608-1639, 1641-1649, 1659-1662. B41-B42, B793; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Bürgerrollen 1723-1724. C150; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Bürgerrollen 1833. E155-E156; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Bürgerrollen 1836. E166, E141; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Einwohnermelderegister 1881-1890, 1890-1902. F2151, F2158; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Volkszählungen 1810, 1811, 1812. D62, D63, D67; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.<br>Volkszählungen 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900. F2135-F2144; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany. <!--bibdescend-->
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=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]].
* [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Germany Record Finder]]
== 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.
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Collection Time Period[edit | edit source]

This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1850, population registers for the years 1882-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1880-1900.

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls, population registers, and census records that enumerated citizens over three centuries, which is 1574-1902. The information is handwritten horizontally through both pages of columns filling in the information as in a ledger type format.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

The key genealogical facts found on most local population census lists are:
• Address
• Full name
• Occupation
• Birth date
• Religion
• Birth place
• Nationality

How to Use the Collection[edit | edit source]

Next to parish registers, census records provide good family information, which could be used to research in other vital records. You must know how to read German Gothic script. You also need to know at least the name of your ancestor and the approximate place of residence at the time of the census.

Collection History[edit | edit source]

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.

The original records are preserved at the German State Archives in Schwerin. The Family History Library has copies on microfilm also.

Why This Collection Was Created[edit | edit source]

The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background.

Collection Reliability[edit | edit source]

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.

Related Websites[edit | edit source]

This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here.

Related Wiki Articles
[edit | edit source]

Germany Census

Contributions to This Article[edit | edit source]

Template:Contributor invite

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

Instructions on citing specific records or images within this collection. A full bibliographic record is available in the Family History Library Catalog.

Sources of Information for This Collection[edit | edit source]

Bürgeraufnahmen 1574-1607, 1608-1639, 1641-1649, 1659-1662. B41-B42, B793; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Bürgerrollen 1723-1724. C150; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Bürgerrollen 1833. E155-E156; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Bürgerrollen 1836. E166, E141; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Einwohnermelderegister 1881-1890, 1890-1902. F2151, F2158; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Volkszählungen 1810, 1811, 1812. D62, D63, D67; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.
Volkszählungen 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900. F2135-F2144; Stadtarchiv Minden, Germany.


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