Germany, Prussia, Saxony, Census Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

England Essex

Sample Images
The images below are examples of the records contained within this collection. To see images of the entire collection, visit the collection browse page. Click on each thumbnail to view a larger version of the image

Information in these Records
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as the system for keeping parish records changed considerably over the centuries after 1538. It must also be noted that individual parishes often developed record-keeping traditions unique to themselves.

Search the Index to the Collection
1. Visit the initial collection page. 2. Enter the requested information into the search box to search the index to the collection. Searching in this way will return a list of possible matches. 3. Compare the individuals on the list with what is already known to find the correct family or person. This step may require examining multiple individuals before a match is located.

View Images of the Records
1. Visit the collection browse page. 2. Select the appropriate Name of County. 3. Select the appropriate Name of Parish. 4. Select the appropriate Event Type and Year Range to go to the images. 5. Compare the information found on the images with what is already known determine if a particular record relates to the correct person. This process may require examining multiple records before the correct person is located.
 * For a small fee, you may also view the images on the Essex Record Office website.

Citing this Collection
Citing sources correctly makes it easier to refer to information which has already been discovered; proper citations are therefore key to keeping track of genealogical research. Correct citations also allow others to check completed research by helping them find and examine records for themselves.

Below are the proper citations to use for this collection as well as for individual records and images within the collection: