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1845 and later. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household.  
1845 and later. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household.  


==== Icelandic Census Headings  ====
==== Census Headings  ====


Each census in Iceland had a standardized form, organized into columns with headings, which allowed the census taker to record the required information in the correct place. See [[Icelandic Census Headings|Icelandic census headings]] for information about the column headings for each census in Icelandic, with English translations. Knowing what is asked for in the various census years will enable you to better plan your research strategy.<br>
Each census used a standardized form organized into columns with headings. Knowing what is asked for in the various census years will enable you to better plan your research strategy.  
 
Below you can download a PDF file showing the column headings with English translations for each census. Click on the desired year to download the file.
{{columns-list|3|
*[[Media:1703_Icelandic.pdf|1703]]
*[[Media:162_Icelandic_Census_Headings0001.pdf|1762]]
*[[Media:1801_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1801]]
*[[Media:1816_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1816]]
*[[Media:1835_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1835]]
*[[Media:1840_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1840]]
*[[Media:1845_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1845]]
*[[Media:1850_Icelandic_Census_Headings0003.pdf|1850]]
*[[Media:1855_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1855]]
*[[Media:1860_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1860]]
*[[Media:1870_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1870]]
*[[Media:1880_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1880]]
*[[Media:1890_Icelandic_Census_Headings0002.pdf|1890]]
*[[Media:1901_Icelandic_Census_Headings.pdf|1901]]
}}


=== Online Census Indexes  ===
=== Online Census Indexes  ===