Switzerland, Fribourg, Census, 1834 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Suisse, Fribourg, Recensement, 1834 (French) Schweiz, Freiburg, Volkszählung, 1834 (German)

Record Description
1834 census for the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. For each individual recorded the details include name, birthplace, age, marital status, and occupation. If the individual is absent, their current residence is given. The original records are located in the Archives de l'Etat de Fribourg, Switzerland.

Record Content and Use
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 * Switzerland Language and Languages
 * German Word List
 * French Wordlist

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Websites

 * Register of Swiss Surnames
 * Switzerland Historic Maps

Wiki Articles

 * Switzerland Websites
 * Switzerland

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