France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, Censuses, 1872 and 1886 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, recensements de la population

Record Description
This collection will include population censuses (recensements de la population) within the custody of the Municipal Archives of Toulouse (Archives municipales de Toulouse) years 1872 and 1886.

These records are written in French.

Record Content
Census records may contain the following information:


 * Surname
 * Given name
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Nationality
 * Position in the household

How to Use the Record
When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's surname and given name, some identifying information such as occupation, age, nationality, and position in the household.

Search the Collection
To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the 'Record Type and Years' (Registre et l'annee') category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in French. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:


 * French Wordlist
 * France Language and Languages

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Census records do not consistently give the same information, but after 1836 they usually give the surname and given names, age, occupation, head of house, nationality, and sometimes the birthplace.
 * From 1836 until 1936, a national census was taken every five years except for 1871 (which was taken in 1872) and 1916 (which was skipped).
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * Use the information with caution, however, since the information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or a neighbor. Some information may have been incorrect.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the records of nearby localities: Bordeaux, Lourdes, Montpellier.
 * Church records and civil registration records are other sources that could help locate individuals and families.

Related Websites
Learning Center Videos:
 * Genealogy in Toulouse
 * Genealogy in France
 * Basic French Research
 * Beginning Research in France: Part 1 of 2
 * Using French Websites
 * Reading French Records

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 * France Census
 * Haute-Garonne
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 * France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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