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Mecklenburg-Schwerin Census Indexes
1819
In 1819 the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin ordered the taking
of a census of every inhabitant in the Duchy. Lists made by the
mayors (cities) and the Amtsmanner (villages) were to be given
next to the Pastors to check against their records for accuracy.
The census identified about 393,000 inhabitants. However,
keep in mind that it does not include Mecklenburg-Strelitz nor
Vorpommern.
The 1819 census included each person's number on the census list,
sex, his/her given and surname, date of birth, birthplace, the
parish to which the birthplace belonged, family relation or
occupation, property owned, how long he/she has lived there,
whether single or married, the family's religion, and general
comments. Every person living in the household is listed.
The Immigrant Genealogical Society has acquired published indexes
to the 1819 census of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The 5 indexes list
by surname every family in every village in the entire Duchy.
The Salt Lake FHC Library microfilm copies of the entire 1819
census are also available at the Los Angeles LDS Family History
Center.
___ Our volunteers can list each time one surname appears in the
1819 index volumes, list the place of residence, and provide the
code to locate the person/family on the census microfilm
rolls.
Fee--$11.00
If your surnames are quite rare, you may send up to 3 rare
surnames. List on line below.
If your surname is one of average occurrence, we will give you
details on 15 families and show how many more occurrences the
indexes reveal. You may then order details on further entries if
desired.
If your surname is very common (Muller, Schmidt, Meyer, etc.),
you must specify one city or one county or village for which you
wish us to provide information for you.
After you have studied the list of persons of your surname, you
may wish to read the original census on microfilms of the LDS
Library in Salt Lake City. If you prefer, one of our volunteers
can make a copy of an entry on the 1819 census at the Los
Angeles LDS Family History Center, or transcribe and translate an
entry for you. They are of course written in Old Gothic
Script.
1751
___ The Duke of Mecklenburg ordered Pastors to submit Registers
of their communicant members in 1751. IGS has the published
reports which show occupation, names of all individials in the
household 14-15 years or older, and their relationship to the
family. Our volunteers can list each parish in which one surname
appears. We'll enclose copies of up to 5 entries and explain how
to order more, if available.
Fee - $11.00
1704
___ This Mecklenburg "census" is the first inventory of the
population after the Thirty-Years'-War. It is compiled from
Pastors' reports of communicant members (100,000) similar to the
1751 census. We'll list parishes where one surname appears,
enclose up to 5 copies, and explain how to order more.
Fee - $11.00
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___ Volume M indexes tax-lists for Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1704
and marriages ca 1680-1720. We'll count the times one surname
appears in each city/amt, enclose 3 copies, and explain how to
order more.
Fee - $7.00
A 1727 list of Land-owners and maps showing by surname the plat
they owned, may be of interest after you have located your
ancestral town. Apparently maps for all areas did not survive.
Inquire first.
Circle above which Mecklenburg Census you wish us to check. Fill
in the necessary information below.
Surname(s)_________________________________________________
City/County/Village (if surname is very common)
____________________
Your Name __________________________________________________
Your Street Address
________________________________________________
Town/State ___________________________________ Zip
_________
Fee Enclosed US$_________
Return your order to:
Immigrant Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 7369, Burbank, CA
91510-7369, USA