Census records in Latvia are a valuable resource for genealogical research, reflecting the country’s complex history under various rulers. Before Latvia’s independence in 1918, census data was collected under Swedish, Russian, and German administrations.
The first major census covering the region was the 1897 Russian Empire Census, which recorded names, ages, birthplaces, occupations, and ethnic backgrounds. After independence, Latvia conducted its own censuses in 1920, 1930, and later under Soviet rule. These records, along with parish registers and household lists, help trace Latvian, Baltic German, Jewish, and Russian ancestry, making them essential for family history research in the region.
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- Latvia, Riga Internal Passport Holders Index, 1918-1940 890,811 records
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