Iceland, Census, 1860 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Iceland

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains the 1860 national census for Iceland. The census was taken on Monday, 1 October, 1860. The census is arranged by county (amt), district (sýsla), and parish (sókn), with each farm or dwelling enumerated separately.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Icelandic. For help reading them see Icelandic Genealogical Word List and Scandinavian Handwriting.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Manntöl, 1860
 * Iceland. Manntal, 1860

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Iceland Church Census - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Iceland Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Iceland Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

Citing This Collection
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