France, Eure-et-Loir, Census, 1891 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of the index of the population census the Département of Eure, France, in 1891.

Reading These Records
For help reading these French records see the following guides:
 * France Language and Languages
 * French Genealogical Word List
 * French Handwriting
 * Script Tutorial for French

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Surname
 * Age
 * Estimated Birth Year
 * Marital Status
 * Relationship to the Head of Household

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor's surname and first name
 * Birth date or approximate age in the year 1891

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * Switch to a different record collection, such as civil registration or church records. Depending on the time period, one or the other collection may be more helpful
 * While searching, it is helpful to know the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor, and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation

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

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