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''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' ''' Census''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' ''' Census''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ||
A census is a count and description of the population. A few censuses have been taken by various German states, provinces, and cities, and by some ecclesiastical officials. Censuses | A census is a count and description of the population. A few censuses have been taken by various German states, provinces, and cities, and by some ecclesiastical officials. An overview of German Censuses from each province can be found in Dr. Roger P. Minert's book, [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2690879?availability=Family%20History%20Library German census records 1816-1916 : the when, where, and how of a valuable genealogical resource]. This book also gives information about why Germans took censuses and what kind of information these censuses contain. | ||
German censuses may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources, such as church records and civil registration, are available. | German censuses may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources, such as church records and civil registration, are available. | ||