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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 | A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses are taken by the national government of the Netherlands and also by local and provincial governments. <br> | ||
[[Image:Family Picture Netherlands.jpg|thumb|right|350x250px]] | 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. | ||
[[Image:Family Picture Netherlands.jpg|thumb|right|350x250px|Family Picture Netherlands.jpg]] | |||
Where available, census records can provide family relationships, ages, years of birth, marital statuses, religions, and places of birth. They can provide information where all or portions of other records are missing. Generally, you will find more complete family information in more recent censuses. Use the information with caution, however; it may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or a neighbor, and so some information may have been incorrect or deliberately falsified. | Where available, census records can provide family relationships, ages, years of birth, marital statuses, religions, and places of birth. They can provide information where all or portions of other records are missing. Generally, you will find more complete family information in more recent censuses. Use the information with caution, however; it may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or a neighbor, and so some information may have been incorrect or deliberately falsified. | ||
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== Census Records == | == Census Records == | ||
=== 18th Century Records === | === 18th Century Records === | ||
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=== 1811 ''Registre Civique'' === | === 1811 ''Registre Civique'' === | ||
The modern era of Dutch population record keeping began under French occupation. In 1811, civil registration begins and the introduction of adult male suffrage under the Code Civil (or Code Napoleon) resulted in the creation of a voters' list (registre civique) by the local authorities (mairie) usually with a copy forwarded to the department. These census substitutes will be found in the municipal and provincial archives. | The modern era of Dutch population record keeping began under French occupation. In 1811, civil registration begins and the introduction of adult male suffrage under the Code Civil (or Code Napoleon) resulted in the creation of a voters' list (registre civique) by the local authorities (mairie) usually with a copy forwarded to the department. These census substitutes will be found in the municipal and provincial archives. | ||
=== Decennial Censuses 1829 - 1930 === | === Decennial Censuses 1829 - 1930 === | ||
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NETHERLANDS, [PROVINCE], [TOWN] –CENSUS – 1947 – INDEXES 12<br> | NETHERLANDS, [PROVINCE], [TOWN] –CENSUS – 1947 – INDEXES 12<br> | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||