France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, Censuses, 1830-1831 - 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 1830-1831.

These records are written in French.

Record Content
Census records may contain the following information:
 * Given name
 * Surname
 * Occupation
 * Age
 * Nationality
 * Position in the household
 * Address information

How to Use the Record
When searching:

As you are doing your genealogical research, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s first name, and last name, occupation, age, nationality, and family relationships.

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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:

⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select 'Record Type and Years' 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
Examples of what to put in this section:
 * 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.
 * Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.

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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