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==Online Resources==
*'''1644-1850''' {{FSC|685417|title-id|disp=Feudáliskori összeírások, 1644-1850}} (Feudal era censuses, 1644-1850, includes tax adjustments)(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1715, 1720''' {{FSC|470574|title-id|disp=Az 1715 és 1720 évi országos összeírások}} (The national feudal land tenancy censuses of 1715 and 1720)(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1716-1848''' {{FSC|681466|title-id|disp=Feudáliskori összeírások, 1716-1848}} (Feudal era censuses, 1716-1848, taxation records from Győr county)(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1728''' {{FSC|633881|title-id|disp=Feudáliskori összeírások, 1728}}(Feudal censuses, 1728)(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
**Taxation records from Vas, Heves, Tolna, Somogy, Szabolcs, Bihar, Pest, Esztergom and Sopron counties, and the cities of Kecskemét, Debrecen, Belényes, Szalonta, Várad and Esztergom.
*'''1767-1773''' {{FSC|668800|title-id|disp=Urbéri tabellák, 1767-1773}} (Feudal land tenancy census records)(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1828''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20013/hungary-property-tax-census-1828?s=275764761 Hungary, Property Tax Census, 1828] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1848''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20262/hungary-jewish-census-1848-from-jewishgen?s=275764761 Hungary, Jewish Census, 1848 from JewishGen] at MyHeritage — index ($)


== Census Records [Népszámlálás]  ==
A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses were taken primarily for taxation or military purposes.


Census Records refer to population enumeration and description. For statistical purposes the government of Hungary periodically took a census of the population. The results were used to follow and regulate various aspects of society particularly taxation and con-scription. The first census of the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Hungary took place in 1784-1785 conducted under the Emperor Joseph. Some censuses were general. Others, such as the 1848 Hungarian census of the Jews, were taken of specific areas or for specific purposes.  
Hungarian censuses may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources, such as church records and civil registration, are available for Hungary.  


'''Time period:''' The first census was made after the liberation of Hungary from the Turks. Taken in 1696, it was a census only of the residents of Buda. A countrywide census was taken in 1715, followed by two others in 1720 and 1728. The next census (ecclesiastical) was taken in 1747. The first official census was in 1784-1785. Other Hungarian censuses were conducted in 1808, 1828, 1848 (Jews only), 1850, 1857, 1869, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1941, 1960, 1970, 1980, and 1990.  
Census records of some towns and regions may be accessible at various archives, but most are presently not available to researchers.  


'''Contents:''' The contents vary according to census. Some censuses list only head of household, conscription number of house, and taxable property. Many census returns of the 1800s give house number, head of household, names of members of the household (including servants), ages, occupations, religions, and relationships to head of household; some also give date and place of birth. Location: County archives under direction of the National Archives of Hungary [Országos Leveltár] in Budapest.  
Use census information carefully since accurate information may not have been given to or understood by the census taker.  


'''Research use:''' These records link families together and greatly supplement the research process. They establish family groups and relationships; ages, birth dates, and birth places which lead to primary vital records sources, valuable for pedigree links. Hungarian censuses may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources, such as church records and civil registration, are available for Hungary. Use census information carefully since accurate information may not have been given to or understood by the census taker.  
==1725-1775 Census of the Jews==
[[Image:1725-1775 hungarian jewish census.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Sample Page]]


'''Accessibility:''' Census materials, if they can be found, may be accessible for research in person. Nevertheless, permission may be denied in many cases. Aside from the materials in the collection of the FamilySearch Library, few, if any, census materials are accessible for research.


Many early census records have been only partially preserved. Large parts of the 1784 census were destroyed. Census records are now kept under good storage conditions, but are subject to catastrophes. Records are considered confidential, particularly those less than 50 years old. Some sources indicate that the census returns for 1880 and later are statistical only and did not provide names.
*Available for various counties (mainly present-day Hungary, Slovakia, Sub-Carpathian Russia, Burgenland)
 
*Counties arranged alphabetically
== Census Records (Hungarian Demographic Research Institute) ==
*Name of the head of the house, sometimes wife’s and children’s names
 
*Number of servants and religion
Professional study completed by the Hungarian Demographic Research Institute (and published through Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research) about Hungarian census remains and where they can be found at: [http://www.demogr.mpg.de/papers/working/wp-2011-020.pdf http://www.demogr.mpg.de] (accessed 11 August 2014). This PDF file covers the 18-19th century Hungarian Kingdom.
*Name of the landlord
 
== 1725-1775 Census of the Jews  ==
 
[[Image:1725-1775 hungarian jewish census.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1725-1775 hungarian jewish census.jpg]]
 
*Available for various counties (mainly present-day Hungary, Slovakia, Sub-Carpathian Russia, Burgenland)  
*Counties arranged alphabetically  
*Name of the head of the house, sometimes wife’s and children’s names  
*Number of servants and religion  
*Name of the landlord  
*Possessions and taxes assessed
*Possessions and taxes assessed


== 1828 Land Census ==
==1828 Land Census==
 
[[Image:1828 hungarian census.jpg|thumbnail|left|170px|Sample Page]]  
[[Image:1828 hungarian census.jpg|thumb|right|170px]]  
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*Arranged by counties and within the counties by localities in alphabetical order  
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*Available for most counties  
*Arranged by counties and within the counties by localities in alphabetical order
*Names only of property owners  
*Available for most counties
*Names only of property owners
*Very little information about the household
*Very little information about the household
|}


[[Image:1828 hungarian census published.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]  
[[Image:1828 hungarian census published.jpg|thumbnail|right|195px|Sample Page]]
 
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'''1828 Land Census Published'''  
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*25 volumes of transcribed name lists  
'''1828 Land Census Published'''
*Published by Martha Remer Connor  
*21 volumes of transcribed name lists
*Available for the following counties (in the order of publication): Bács-Bodrog, Baranya, Torontal, Tolna, Temes, Fejér, Szatmár, Komárom, Győr, Moson, Szerem, Krasso, Arad, Bekes, Csanad & Csongrad; Maramaros & Ugocsa; Esztergom & Hont; Bereg & Ung; Zemplen, Veszprem, Pozsony, Szabolcs, Szepes, Saros, Sopron
*Published by Martha Remer Connor
*Available for the following counties: Bács-Bodrog, Baranya, Torontal, Tolna, Temes, Fejér, Szatmár, Komárom, Győr, Moson, Szerem, Krasso, Arad, Bekes, Csanad & Csongrad, Maramaros & Ugocsa, Esztergom & Hont, Bereg & Ung, Zemplen, Veszprem, Pozsony
*Volume 13 is the Book of Cities
*Volume 13 is the Book of Cities
*Also available {{FSC|450353|item|disp=as PDF on FamilySearch}}
|}
 
'''For more information about the 1828 census see the following websites:'''
 
*http://dvhh.org/genealogy/2.files/census.htm#1828-Census
*http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/hungary/Census1828.htm
*http://iabsi.com/gen/public/CensusMain.htm#1828Census
*http://haygenealogy.com/nagy/sources/1828census.html
 
== 1848 Census of the Jews  ==
 
[[Image:1848 hungarian jewish census.jpg|thumb|right|270px|1848 hungarian jewish census.jpg]]


*Counties arranged alphabetically  
==1848 Census of the Jews==
*All members of the household and relationship to the head of the household, their ages and birthplaces  
[[Image:1848 hungarian jewish census.jpg|thumbnail|right|270px|Sample Page]]
*Available for the following counties: Baranya, Békés, Bihar, Csanád, Csongrád, Esztergom, Fejér, Győr, Hajdu, Komárom, Krassó, Máramaros, Moson, Szabolcs, Szilágy, Tolna, Trencsén, Turócs, Ung, Vas, Veszprém, Zala  
*Counties arranged alphabetically
*All members of the household and relationship to the head of the household, their ages and birthplaces
*Available for the following counties: Baranya, Békés, Bihar, Csanád, Csongrád, Esztergom, Fejér, Győr, Hajdu, Komárom, Krassó, Máramaros, Moson, Szabolcs, Szilágy, Tolna, Trencsén, Turócs, Ung, Vas, Veszprém, Zala
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Debreczen (Hajdú), Eperjes (Sáros), Gyöngyös (Heves), Győr (Győr), Miskolcz (Borsod), Modor (Pozsony), Nagyszombat (Pozsony), Pécs (Baranya), Sopron (Sopron), Szakolcza (Nyitra), Szentgyörgy, Ujvidék (Bacs), Temesvár (Temes), Trencsén (Trencsén), Zombor (Bacs)
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Debreczen (Hajdú), Eperjes (Sáros), Gyöngyös (Heves), Győr (Győr), Miskolcz (Borsod), Modor (Pozsony), Nagyszombat (Pozsony), Pécs (Baranya), Sopron (Sopron), Szakolcza (Nyitra), Szentgyörgy, Ujvidék (Bacs), Temesvár (Temes), Trencsén (Trencsén), Zombor (Bacs)


== 1857 Census ==
==1857 Census==
[[Image:1857 hungarian census.jpg|thumbnail|right|270px|Sample Page]]


[[Image:1857 hungarian census.jpg|thumb|right|270px|1857 hungarian census.jpg]]


*Available for parts of the following counties: Csanád, Esztergom, Sopron, Tolna, Vas, Zala, Zemplén  
*Available for parts of the following counties: Csanád, Esztergom, Sopron, Tolna, Vas, Zala, Zemplén
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Békéscsaba (Békés), Győr (Győr), Székesfehérvár (Fejér)  
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Békéscsaba (Békés), Győr (Győr), Székesfehérvár (Fejér)
*All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates, religion and sometimes birthplaces
*All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates, religion and sometimes birthplaces


== 1869 Census ==
==1869 Census==


*Available for the following counties: Abauj-Torna, Bars, Komárom, Nyitra, Szepes, Sáros, Zemplén and portions of Esztergom and Vas counties  
*Available for the following counties: Abauj-Torna, Bars, Komárom, Nyitra, Szepes, Sáros, Zemplén and portions of Esztergom and Vas counties
*Some villages may be missing  
*Some villages may be missing
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Győr (Győr), Hajduszoboszló (Hajdu), Nyiregyháza (Szabolcs), Szentes (Csongrád)  
*Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Győr (Győr), Hajduszoboszló (Hajdu), Nyiregyháza (Szabolcs), Szentes (Csongrád)
*All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates and birthplaces
*All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates and birthplaces


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A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses were taken primarily for taxation or military purposes.

Hungarian censuses may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources, such as church records and civil registration, are available for Hungary.

Census records of some towns and regions may be accessible at various archives, but most are presently not available to researchers.

Use census information carefully since accurate information may not have been given to or understood by the census taker.

1725-1775 Census of the Jews[edit | edit source]

Sample Page


  • Available for various counties (mainly present-day Hungary, Slovakia, Sub-Carpathian Russia, Burgenland)
  • Counties arranged alphabetically
  • Name of the head of the house, sometimes wife’s and children’s names
  • Number of servants and religion
  • Name of the landlord
  • Possessions and taxes assessed

1828 Land Census[edit | edit source]

Sample Page
  • Arranged by counties and within the counties by localities in alphabetical order
  • Available for most counties
  • Names only of property owners
  • Very little information about the household
Sample Page

1828 Land Census Published

  • 21 volumes of transcribed name lists
  • Published by Martha Remer Connor
  • Available for the following counties: Bács-Bodrog, Baranya, Torontal, Tolna, Temes, Fejér, Szatmár, Komárom, Győr, Moson, Szerem, Krasso, Arad, Bekes, Csanad & Csongrad, Maramaros & Ugocsa, Esztergom & Hont, Bereg & Ung, Zemplen, Veszprem, Pozsony
  • Volume 13 is the Book of Cities

1848 Census of the Jews[edit | edit source]

Sample Page
  • Counties arranged alphabetically
  • All members of the household and relationship to the head of the household, their ages and birthplaces
  • Available for the following counties: Baranya, Békés, Bihar, Csanád, Csongrád, Esztergom, Fejér, Győr, Hajdu, Komárom, Krassó, Máramaros, Moson, Szabolcs, Szilágy, Tolna, Trencsén, Turócs, Ung, Vas, Veszprém, Zala
  • Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Debreczen (Hajdú), Eperjes (Sáros), Gyöngyös (Heves), Győr (Győr), Miskolcz (Borsod), Modor (Pozsony), Nagyszombat (Pozsony), Pécs (Baranya), Sopron (Sopron), Szakolcza (Nyitra), Szentgyörgy, Ujvidék (Bacs), Temesvár (Temes), Trencsén (Trencsén), Zombor (Bacs)

1857 Census[edit | edit source]

Sample Page


  • Available for parts of the following counties: Csanád, Esztergom, Sopron, Tolna, Vas, Zala, Zemplén
  • Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Békéscsaba (Békés), Győr (Győr), Székesfehérvár (Fejér)
  • All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates, religion and sometimes birthplaces

1869 Census[edit | edit source]

  • Available for the following counties: Abauj-Torna, Bars, Komárom, Nyitra, Szepes, Sáros, Zemplén and portions of Esztergom and Vas counties
  • Some villages may be missing
  • Available for the following cities (county name given in parenthesis): Győr (Győr), Hajduszoboszló (Hajdu), Nyiregyháza (Szabolcs), Szentes (Csongrád)
  • All members of the household, relationship to the head of the household, birthdates and birthplaces
  • Sample Page #1

    Sample Page #1

  • Sample Page #2

    Sample Page #2

  • Sample Page #1 Translated

    Sample Page #1 Translated

  • Sample Page #2 Translated

    Sample Page #2 Translated

  • Cover Sheet Translated

    Cover Sheet Translated

  • Animal Count Page Translated

    Animal Count Page Translated

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