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'''Following are good references for censuses at the National Archives:''' | '''Following are good references for censuses at the National Archives:''' | ||
** ''Inventario : primer y segundo censo nacional, años 1869-1895 y censo de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, año 1855'' (Inventory: First and Second national census of 1869 – 1895 and census of the City of Buenos Aires, year 1855). Buenos Aires: Archivo General de la Nación, 1989. (FHL film 1614821 item 12.) | * | ||
** ''Inventario : primer y segundo censo nacional, años 1869-1895 y censo de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, año 1855'' (Inventory: First and Second national census of 1869 – 1895 and census of the City of Buenos Aires, year 1855). Buenos Aires: Archivo General de la Nación, 1989. (FHL film 1614821 item 12.) | |||
** ''Frías, Susana R. and Liliana R. Méndez. Censos y padrones existentes en el Archivo General de la Nación, 1776-1852'' (Censuses Existing in the National Archives of the Nation, 1776–1852). Buenos Aires: Centro para Investigaciones Históricas en la Argentina, 1974. (FHL film 1614821 item 13). A guide to censuses available at the Argentine National Archives for the years 1776-1852. | ** ''Frías, Susana R. and Liliana R. Méndez. Censos y padrones existentes en el Archivo General de la Nación, 1776-1852'' (Censuses Existing in the National Archives of the Nation, 1776–1852). Buenos Aires: Centro para Investigaciones Históricas en la Argentina, 1974. (FHL film 1614821 item 13). A guide to censuses available at the Argentine National Archives for the years 1776-1852. | ||
** Vergelli, Emilio. ''Census Records – Padron. Buenos Aires: Archivio General De La Nacion, 19–.'' (FHL book 982 A1 #4; film 0897023 item 5.) | ** Vergelli, Emilio. ''Census Records – Padron. Buenos Aires: Archivio General De La Nacion, 19–.'' (FHL book 982 A1 #4; film 0897023 item 5.) | ||
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The above book is a study of the census records that are found in the National Archive in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | The above book is a study of the census records that are found in the National Archive in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | ||
Sometimes there are censuses of specific groups such as the Irish in Argentina. The following reference is for the 1855 and 1869 census:<br | Sometimes there are censuses of specific groups such as the Irish in Argentina. The following reference is for the 1855 and 1869 census:<br> | ||
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** Coghlan, Eduardo Antonio. ''El Aporte de los Irlandeses a la Formación de la Nación Argentina'' (Contributions of the Irish in forming the nation of Argentina). Buenos Aires: Imprenta El Vuelo de Fénix, 1982. (FHL book 982 W2c.) | ** Coghlan, Eduardo Antonio. ''El Aporte de los Irlandeses a la Formación de la Nación Argentina'' (Contributions of the Irish in forming the nation of Argentina). Buenos Aires: Imprenta El Vuelo de Fénix, 1982. (FHL book 982 W2c.) | ||
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You will find the following types of information in the censuses: | You will find the following types of information in the censuses: | ||
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** 1869 census lists for each person in the country by household the address, names and surnames, sex, age, civil status, nationality, place of birth, number of person in the family, legitimacy or illegitimacy of children, occupation or profession, literacy, and whether student. | ** 1869 census lists for each person in the country by household the address, names and surnames, sex, age, civil status, nationality, place of birth, number of person in the family, legitimacy or illegitimacy of children, occupation or profession, literacy, and whether student. | ||
** 1895 census list names, surnames, sex, ages, nationality, if he is Argentine it gives the province or territory of birth, profession, occupation or trade, literacy, highest grade in school obtained, whether property owner, how many children the women have born, number of years married, civil status, whether if orphaned for each person in the country by household This is the first national census that includes Chaco, Formosa, Misiones, | ** 1895 census list names, surnames, sex, ages, nationality, if he is Argentine it gives the province or territory of birth, profession, occupation or trade, literacy, highest grade in school obtained, whether property owner, how many children the women have born, number of years married, civil status, whether if orphaned for each person in the country by household This is the first national census that includes Chaco, Formosa, Misiones, La Pampa, Río Negro, Neuguén, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra de Fuego. | ||
After the 1895 census, the 1914 census and those following have about the same information with a few minor changes. The 1869 and 1895 census do not list the Indian populace. Some localities are missing from each census either because the census was not taken in that locality or the census records have been lost. | After the 1895 census, the 1914 census and those following have about the same information with a few minor changes. The 1869 and 1895 census do not list the Indian populace. Some localities are missing from each census either because the census was not taken in that locality or the census records have been lost. | ||
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ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (PARTIDO) - CENSUS (for the censuses within the city of Buenos Aires) | ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (PARTIDO) - CENSUS (for the censuses within the city of Buenos Aires) | ||
ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (DEPARTAMENTO) - CENSUS (for the censuses in the Provinces) <br | ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (DEPARTAMENTO) - CENSUS (for the censuses in the Provinces) <br> | ||
Other censuses were taken by different levels of government. For example, in the city of Buenos Aires there are many early census records that were taken for different reasons. For example, there was a 1855 census of Buenos Aires and a 1667 –1772 censuses of the Indians of Buenos Aires (taken by the Contaduía General de Retasas). | Other censuses were taken by different levels of government. For example, in the city of Buenos Aires there are many early census records that were taken for different reasons. For example, there was a 1855 census of Buenos Aires and a 1667 –1772 censuses of the Indians of Buenos Aires (taken by the Contaduía General de Retasas). | ||
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When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | ||
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** Accept the ages with caution | ** Accept the ages with caution | ||
** Given names may not always be the same as the name as recorded in vital records | ** Given names may not always be the same as the name as recorded in vital records | ||
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If possible, determine your ancestor's address for the time period of the census you are searching. | If possible, determine your ancestor's address for the time period of the census you are searching. | ||
Sources that give street addresses for large cities in Argentina include:<br | Sources that give street addresses for large cities in Argentina include:<br> | ||
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** City, occupational, or business directories | ** City, occupational, or business directories | ||
** Civil certificates of birth, marriages and deaths | ** Civil certificates of birth, marriages and deaths | ||
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** Court [or session] records (especially if indexed) | ** Court [or session] records (especially if indexed) | ||
** Taxation records [Rate books] | ** Taxation records [Rate books] | ||
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