Switzerland, Ticino, Census, 1808 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This census is of various areas of the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, including the areas Mendrisio, Lugano, Locarno, Vallemaggia, Bellinzona, Riviera, Blenio, and Leventina.

The 1808 Ticino census was a 3-volume record set. The census only recorded the male population, indicating their age, marital status, condition, their presence or absence in March 1808, and any physical or mental impairments. The census is typically organized by household. Only the total number of women in the municipality is recorded.

Volumes 1 (Districts Mendrisio and Lugano) and 2 (Districts Locarno, Vallemaggia, Bellinzona, Riviera, Blenio, and part of Leventina) survive. Eight parishes of volume 2's Leventina district has been lost.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Italian. For help reading them see:
 * Italy Language and Languages
 * Italian Genealogical Word List
 * Italy Handwriting
 * Brigham Young University: Script Tutorial for Italian

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The following articles will help you research your family in Switzerland.
 * Switzerland Record Finder
 * Switzerland Research Tips and Strategies

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 * Ticino (Schweiz : Cantone). Ufficio dello stato civile.

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