Switzerland, Fribourg, Census, 1870 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Suisse, Fribourg, Recensement, 1870 (French) Schweiz, Freiburg, Volkszählung, 1870 (German)

Record Description
1870 census for the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. For each individual recorded the details include name, birthplace, age, marital status, and occupation. If the individual was absent, their current residence was given. The original records are located in the Archives de l'Etat de Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Record Content and Use
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For Help Reading These Records
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 * Switzerland Language and Languages
 * German Word List
 * French Wordlist

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Related Research Sources

 * Switzerland, Fribourg, Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Switzerland, Fribourg, Census, 1860 (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Switzerland, Fribourg, Census, 1880 (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Websites

 * Switzerland Historic Maps
 * Register of Swiss Surnames

Wiki Articles

 * Switzerland Websites
 * Switzerland

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