1,278
edits
Netherlands Census: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
== 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. They should not be confused with [[Netherlands Population| | In the Netherlands, a census(''volkstelling'') is a count of the population at a certain point in time. They should not be confused with [[Netherlands Population|Population registers(''Bevolkingregisters'')]] which record individuals over a period of time, usually 10 years, and are far more commonly used for genealogy. Censuses in Dutch research may not be as helpful as censuses from other countries because better sources such as [[Netherlands Church Records|church records''',''']] [[Netherlands Civil Registration|civil registration]] and [[Netherlands Population|'''p'''opulation registers]] are available in the Netherlands. | ||
| Line 26: | Line 26: | ||
=== 18th Century Records === | === 18th Century Records === | ||
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. | ||
| Line 33: | Line 31: | ||
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 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] or at [http://www.vpnd.nl/ov/ov_vt1748_1795.html VPND]. It has also been filmed by the Family History Library: [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/33065 Overijssel Nederland, ''Volkstelling'', 1748]. | ||
The 1749 Frisian ''Recording of families and persons'' (Opteekeninge der familiën en persoonen) is also complete but contains only a little more information than the other early Frisian censuses. | The 1749 Frisian ''Recording of families and persons'' (Opteekeninge der familiën en persoonen) is also complete but contains only a little more information than the other early Frisian censuses. | ||
| Line 39: | Line 37: | ||
A 1749 provincial census of Gelderland contains more information. Recorded was the name of the household head and his occupation; wives are recorded without names as 'his wife' and children and servants are recorded only in total although children are subdivided by age in spans of 5 years. Various tax data is also recorded. | A 1749 provincial census of Gelderland contains more information. Recorded was the name of the household head and his occupation; wives are recorded without names as 'his wife' and children and servants are recorded only in total although children are subdivided by age in spans of 5 years. Various tax data is also recorded. | ||
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 | 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 VPND] | ||
| Line 58: | Line 56: | ||
=== Online === | === Online === | ||
Census records can be difficult to find online. Some specific websites are mentioned in this article [http://www.geneaknowhow.net | 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 == | ||