France, Paris, 1946 Census - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
France, Paris, Recensement de 1946

Record Description
This is an index of the 1946 Paris, France census. Censuses have been taken by the government of France, by individual towns, and by some old provinces. In France, censuses were generally taken for military purposes, taxation, or identification of the poor. The first national census listing names in France was taken in the year 1772.

Record Content
The following information may be found in these records:

Census
 * Name of village, neighborhood, or suburb
 * Name of street
 * House number
 * First and last names of household members and how they are related to the head of household
 * Year of birth
 * Nationality
 * Profession

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in France.
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 * Research Tips and Strategies

Related Websites
Archives of France French History: Libraries and Archives Census: Annual Population Count in France

Related Wiki Articles
France Census Paris, France Genealogy France Archives and Libraries

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