France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, Censuses - 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) from the years 1790-1891. Currently, the index covers the 1891 Census only.

These records are written in French.

Record Content
Census records may contain the following information:


 * Surname
 * Given name
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Nationality
 * Position in the household

How to Use the Record
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's place of residence, and given name and surname.

Search the Collection
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To search by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "'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:


 * BYU Script Tutorial
 * French Wordlist

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Use an estimated date of birth or marriage to select a date range.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Titles or class designations may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Some folders may contain an index at the beginning of each volume.

Related Websites
Learning Center Videos:
 * Genealogy in Toulouse
 * Basic French Research
 * Beginning Research in France: Part 1 of 2
 * Using French Websites
 * Reading French Records

Related Wiki Articles

 * France Census
 * France, Haute-Garonne, Toulouse, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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