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== Census Records and Population Registers == | == Census Records and Population Registers == | ||
In the Netherlands, a census(''volkstelling'') is a count of the population at a certain point in time. Population registers(''Bevolkingregisters'') record individuals over a period of time, usually 10 years. This article deals with censuses only. Population registers are far more commonly used by genealogists. See the [[Netherlands Population|Population Registers]] for more information. | In the Netherlands, a census(''volkstelling'') is a count of the population at a certain point in time. Population registers(''Bevolkingregisters'') record individuals over a period of time, usually 10 years. This article deals with censuses only. Population registers are far more commonly used by genealogists. See the [[Netherlands Population|Population Registers]] for more information.Censuses in Dutch research may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources such as church records, civil registration and population registers are available in the Netherlands. | ||
Censuses in Dutch research may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources such as church records, civil registration and population registers are available in the Netherlands. | |||
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A Frisian census of 1714 is believed to have been taken throughout the region, but only the registers of Franeker and Barradeel survive.There is little data recorded including the names of the household heads and the total of household members subdivided only into those over and under the age of seven. | A Frisian census of 1714 is believed to have been taken throughout the region, but only the registers of Franeker and Barradeel survive.There is little data recorded including the names of the household heads and the total of household members subdivided only into those over and under the age of seven. | ||
The 1744 ''Descriptions of families'' (Omschrijvinge van familiën) survives complete for the whole of Friesland. Again, there is little data: the names of the household heads and the total persons in the household. An index and images are available at [http://www. | The 1744 ''Descriptions of families'' (Omschrijvinge van familiën) survives complete for the whole of Friesland. Again, there is little data: the names of the household heads and the total persons in the household. An index and images are available at [http://www.allefriezen.nl AlleFriezen] | ||
The 1748 census for Overijssel survives in its entirety. However, the recording of data was not undertaken in an uniform way: some registers just record the name of the household head whilst others have the names of all the household members.Most records, but not for either Zwolle or Kampen can accessed at the [https://www.historischcentrumoverijssel.nl/onderzoek/mijn-familie/andere-indexen/volkstelling-1748 Historisch Centrum Overijssel]. It has also been filmed by the Family History Library: [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/33065 Overijssel Nederland, ''Volkstelling'', 1748]. | The 1748 census for Overijssel survives in its entirety. However, the recording of data was not undertaken in an uniform way: some registers just record the name of the household head whilst others have the names of all the household members.Most records, but not for either Zwolle or Kampen can accessed at the [https://www.historischcentrumoverijssel.nl/onderzoek/mijn-familie/andere-indexen/volkstelling-1748 Historisch Centrum Overijssel]. It has also been filmed by the Family History Library: [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/33065 Overijssel Nederland, ''Volkstelling'', 1748]. | ||
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Inspired by the French revolution and following the disastrous war against the English, Dutch revolutionaries overthrew the old regime in 1795. The new democratic regime sought to modernise administrative arrangements and undertook a census in parts of the country in 1795. Those records which survive are held by the relevant provincial archive. Records for some places can be found on [http://www.vpnd.nl Van Papier Naar Digitaal] | Inspired by the French revolution and following the disastrous war against the English, Dutch revolutionaries overthrew the old regime in 1795. The new democratic regime sought to modernise administrative arrangements and undertook a census in parts of the country in 1795. Those records which survive are held by the relevant provincial archive. Records for some places can be found on [http://www.vpnd.nl Van Papier Naar Digitaal] | ||
=== 1811 ''Registre Civique'' === | === 1811 ''Registre Civique'' === | ||
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Three national censuses were undertaken by Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek - Central Agency for Statistics) in 1947, 1960 and 1971. This approach was abandoned in favour of a new model: in 1981 and 1991 a "virtual census" was undertaken based on data in the Population Registers and surveys. | Three national censuses were undertaken by Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek - Central Agency for Statistics) in 1947, 1960 and 1971. This approach was abandoned in favour of a new model: in 1981 and 1991 a "virtual census" was undertaken based on data in the Population Registers and surveys. | ||
== Finding Census Records == | |||
=== Online === | |||
Census records can be difficult to find online. Some specific websites are mentioned in this article [http://www.geneaknowhow.net Geneaknowhow] is always a good place to try. Post-1811 census records are sometimes included in the FamilySearch Record Collection [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2018408 Netherlands Census and Population Registers, 1574-1940], with should be accessed via [[Zoekakten]] | |||
== Census Records at the Family History Library == | == Census Records at the Family History Library == | ||