France, Calvados, Census, 1876 - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This collection consists of census records from the department of Calvados for the year 1876.

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Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * France, Calvados, recensement, 1793-1946
 * France, Calvados, registres civils 1793-1982
 * France, Calvados, civil registration = France, Calvados, etat-civil : Collection Record, 1792-1942

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * France, Calvados, Census, 1836 - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * France, Calvados, Census, 1856 - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * France, Calvados, Census, 1891 - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * France, Calvados, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

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