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History of the Census in Germany

Our timeline gives you an overview of former population censuses in Germany. Please click on the individual years on top to learn more about the respective census and selected results.

Population censuses in Germany

The 1917 Population Census

1917

In 1917, a “wartime census” was taken as in 1916. These surveys primarily served as a basis for planning the food supply of the people.

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