Egypt Census
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
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Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Microdata for most census through 19th and early 20th century did not survive, and were destroyed by choice or by chance.
Nationwide censuses from 1986-present day have survived.
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
1848 Census: Includes the following key fields:
- Name
- Relationship to head of household
- Gender
- Age
- Legal Status (free, slave, or emancipated slave)
- Nationality
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Place of Origin
- Occupation
- School enrollment for male children
- Infirmities
- Physical Description (in rural provinces)
References[edit | edit source]