Egypt Census

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Historical Background
​ Microdata for most census through 19th and early 20th century did not survive, and were destroyed by choice or by chance. ​ Nationwide censuses from 1986-present day have survived. ​

Coverage and Compliance
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Information Recorded in the Records
​ 1848 Census: Includes the following key fields: ​
 * Name
 * Relationship to head of household
 * Gender
 * Age
 * Legal Status (free, slave, or emancipated slave)
 * Nationality
 * Ethnicity
 * Religion
 * Place of Origin
 * Occupation
 * School enrollment for male children
 * Infirmities
 * Physical Description (in rural provinces)