Latvia, Census, 1941 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Latvia

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains index and images of the 1941 census of Latvia. Original census documents are held by the Latvian State Historical Archive (Latvijas Valsts vēstures arhīvs - LVVA), fond no. 1308, inventory no. 15.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Latvian and German. For help reading them see Latvian Genealogical Word List, German Language and Languages, and German Genealogical Word List.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
This census forms contain the following information.

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * 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 in your research for your family in Latvia.
 * Latvia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Latvia Record Finder
 * Latvia Finding Town of Origin

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 * National Statistical Bureau, Census, 1941

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 * Latvia, Census, 1935 - FamilySearch Historical Records

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