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&nbsp;Collection Time Period (H2)<br>This census was taken on 31 December 1875.  
'''Collection Time Period<br>'''This census was taken on 31 December 1875.  


Population Coverage (H3)<br>This census includes 99% of the population.
'''Population Coverage'''


Collection History (H2)<br>The 1875 census was conducted beginning December 31, 1875 and all the information recorded should pertain to that date even though some information was gathered at a later date.  
This census includes 99% of the population.  


Why was this collection created? (H3)<br>The Norwegian government created the census primarily as a source of statistical information on Norway’s population.  
'''Collection History'''<br>The 1875 census was conducted beginning December 31, 1875 and all the information recorded should pertain to that date even though some information was gathered at a later date.  


Collection Reliability (H3)<br>The 1875 census is fairly reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the census enumerator. Information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or by a neighbor. As a result, some information may have been incorrect.  
'''Why was this collection created?'''<br>The Norwegian government created the census primarily as a source of statistical information on Norway’s population.  


Collection Description (H2)<br>The census is handwritten on printed forms. It is arranged by county, clerical district, farm number and residence. The original records are preserved in the regional archives throughout Norway. The records have all been microfilmed.  
'''Collection Reliability'''<br>The 1875 census is fairly reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the census enumerator. Information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or by a neighbor. As a result, some information may have been incorrect.  


Collection Content (H3)<br>Important genealogical facts in the 1875 census:<br>• Full name<br>• Gender<br>• Role in the household<br>• Marital status<br>• Occupation<br>• Year of birth<br>• Place of birth<br>• Citizenship<br>• Religion<br>• If the residence is on a farm it lists information about crops and animals
'''Collection Description'''<br>The census is handwritten on printed forms. It is arranged by county, clerical district, farm number and residence. The original records are preserved in the regional archives throughout Norway. The records have all been microfilmed.


How to Use the Collection (H3)<br>The 1875 census is a good source to quickly identify a family group since it lists who is in the household and how they are related. Use the place of residence, birthplace and date of each person to search for other types of records such as church records.<br>&nbsp;
'''Collection Content'''<br>Important genealogical facts in the 1875 census:<br>• Full name<br>• Gender<br>• Role in the household<br>• Marital status<br>• Occupation<br>• Year of birth<br>• Place of birth<br>• Citizenship<br>• Religion<br>• If the residence is on a farm it lists information about crops and animals


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'''How to Use the Collection''' <br>The 1875 census is a good source to quickly identify a family group since it lists who is in the household and how they are related. Use the place of residence, birthplace and date of each person to search for other types of records such as church records.<br><br>'''1885'''  
 
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Just like the 1870 Census this Census is also only for the cities and seaports, but it has an index!&nbsp; There were different forms used for the Lapps, Kveins, Finns, and persons of mixed nationalities.  
Just like the 1870 Census this Census is also only for the cities and seaports, but it has an index!&nbsp; There were different forms used for the Lapps, Kveins, Finns, and persons of mixed nationalities.  
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