Slovakia, Census, 1869 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Slovakia

What Is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of census records from the year 1869. The original records are held in the regional archives of Bytča, Banská Bystrica, and Nitra.

Reading These Records
These records are in Hungarian and German. For help reading these records see the following guides:
 * Hungarian Genealogical Word List
 * German Genealogical Word List

What Can These Records Tell Me
Census Records usually include:
 * Members of household
 * Year and place of birth
 * Religion
 * Occupation

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following information:
 * Name of the person
 * Place of residence

View the Images
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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?

 * Copy down all the information from the record
 * Cite the record; see below for help citing this records in this collection
 * Use the information to find the person in census or church records

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

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision
 * Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
 * Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results
 * Search the records of nearby locations

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

Citing This Collection
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