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{{languages|Recording FR French Census data}}{{stub}}'''Guide to record a French census with GRAMPSGramps'''
==Introduction==
This guide explains how to record information about a home through the census. With GRAMPS Gramps 1.0.x we had to re-enter the information each individual. With the "drag and drop" GRAMPS Gramps 2.x and the tool '''{{man label|Clipboard''' }} this repetition is reduced.
The French census are with [[sources|Registrations]], a very important source of information to validate family ties or fill gaps in the civil status. The first official (as today) census date ''18011790-1793'' followed by ''1816-1817''. Finally, all ''5'' years, ''1831'' to 1946 with few exceptions.
The census gives the location of each household by street/city/neighborhood. Thus, we can reconstruct a family at one time and living in the same house.
===The preliminary information===
 
[[Image: Add_source_2.png|Figure 1 Add Source|right|thumb]]
Before we begin to introduce individual we must first save the source.
* First, we should add the census as a source so that it can be mentioned when we add all the records of individuals. To create this '''{{man label|source'''}}, click on the icon of '''{{man label|sources''' }} in the list of icons on the left side of the window. Now right-click button to add. Fill in the dialog with the details of the source. [[Media:Add_source_2.png|Figure 1]]. * For example, ''Figure 1Census 1850-1870, Strasbourg-Robertsau, No. 202.''Then go on the label / tab {{man label|Repositories}}, select or add a deposit and enter the call number field with the symbol/reference your source. Once all the written information, click {{man button|OK}} of the dialog box. [[Media:Add_repository_2.png|Figure 2]].
[[Image: Add_source_2Add_repository_2.png|Figure 1 2 Add Sourcerepository|left|thumb]]
For example, ''Census 1850-1870, Strasbourg-Robertsau, No* Now add the image of the page census gramps. 202You do not need to do this but this may help maintain the original documents.'' Then go To add click the image on the label / tab '''RepositoriesGallery''', select or the source editor. Now click on the icon to add a deposit and enter the phone number field with icon bar on the symbol/reference your sourceright. Once all Locate the written information, image and click '''{{man button|OK''' of the dialog box}} to add it to gramps. ''Figure 2''
[[Image'''NOTE: Add_repository_2gramps does not take a copy of the image it stores only a link to the image file in your memory.png|Figure 2 Add repository|thumb]]If you move or delete the image, gramps can not find it.'''
Now add * Once the image of has been added, click the page census grampsimage name and choose Edit menu properties. You do not need to do this but this may help maintain can fill much of the original documentsinformation of properties. To add click the image on the label / tab '''Gallery''' the You should at least complete information source editor. Now click on You should now fill the icon references to add the icon bar on source with information from the rightCensus page. [[Media:Add_sourceref_2. Locate png|Figure 3]] shows the image and click '''OK''' to add it to grampsdialogue achieved.
'''NOTE[[Image:''' gramps does not take a copy of the image it stores only Add_sourceref_2.png|Illustration 3 Add a link reference to the image file in your memory. If you move or delete the image, gramps can not find it.source|right|thumb]]
Once the image has been added, click the image name and choose Edit menu propertiesYou might have to write this information for each census-related information that you add to gramps. You This can fill much of the information of propertiesbecome rather tiresome after a few records. You should at least complete To help you re-enter information source. You should now fill , the references tool {{man label|Clipboard}} can be used to the source with information easily copy a reference from the Census page. ''Figure 3'' shows the dialogue achievedone record to another.
[[Image: Add_sourceref_2scratchpad_1.png|Illustration 3 Add a reference to sourceFigure 4 Clipboard|left|thumb]]
You might have to write * To use this information for each census-related information that tool, you add to must click on the icon {{man label|Clipboard}} in the icon bar above the main window gramps. This You must now arrange your windows so you can become rather tiresome after a few recordssee both dialog boxes. To help Once you re-enter informationhave windows, you arrange to slide the reference of the list in the tool '''working area of {{man label|Clipboard''' can be used to easily copy a reference from one record to another}}, keeping the left mouse button pressed. [[Media:scratchpad_1.png|Figure 4]] shows the drag in action.
To use this tool, Once you must click on have copied the icon '''Clipboard''' reference source in the icon bar above the main window grampswork area click {{man button|OK}}, keep {{man label|Clipboard}} open. You must now arrange your windows so you can see both dialog boxes. Once you have windows, you arrange put it next to slide the reference of the list in the working window area of '''and move it next to your screen. Note that close {{man label|Clipboard'''}} crept retain data. But closing session Gramps, keeping or use the left mouse {{man button pressed. ''Figure 4'' shows |Clean}} remove any information stored in the drag in action{{man label|Clipboard}}.
[[Image: scratchpad_1.png|Figure 4 Clipboard|thumb]]===Enter the head of the family===
Once you have copied the reference source in the work area click '''OK''', keep '''Clipboard''' open. You can put it next to the window area and move it next to your screen. Note that close '''Clipboard''' crept retain data. But closing session GRAMPS, or use the '''Clean''' remove any information stored in the '''Clipboard'''.
===Enter the head [[Image: add_person_2.png|Illustration 5 The details of the family===François Xavier Wind|right|thumb]]
Now that we have created the source we can begin to supplement individuals. We can start by the head of household. The information we have to write is:
Look at the list of person by clicking on the icon individuals on the left side of the main window and select a recording.
Enter the name, sex, date and place of birth on the first label ([[Media:add_person_2.png|Figure 5 ]] shows the label done). You can supplement this information with a reference source for the date, name and birth. You can do this by clicking the button next to the name, date of birth next to the entry fields. The dialog reference is given below:
[[Image: add_person_1The addition of reference for the source is the same for media objects. Click the button to add the positive reference to the new source for recording, this shows some of the information found on the census.pngYou can enter information by hand, however, because the reference source is the same as we have already written to the image, it can be filed on or after {{man label|Illustration 5 The details of John MartinClipboard}}. Arrange your windows just so you can see {{man label|thumb]]Clipboard}} and sources and so drag the reference.
The addition of reference for the source is the same for media objects[[Image: add_address_1. Click the button to add the positive reference to the new source for recording, this shows some of the information found on the census. You can enter information by hand, however, because the reference source is the same as we have already written to the image, it can be filed on or after '''Clipboard'''. Arrange your windows just so you can see '''Clipboard''' and sources and so drag the referencepng|Illustration 6 Recording address.|left|thumb]]
Each individual information can have its own source. The reference is added so we know where it comes from. This is useful if you have a number of sources for the person you want to remind you that contributed to a detail information.
Now we must add the remaining information to Francis Xavier Wind. Change to address the label and click the button to add a positive new address (or identification or residency). See [[ImageMedia: add_address_1.png|Illustration Figure 6 Recording ]] dialogue achieved address.Do not forget to add the reference source to the label. Once the address is complete click {{man button|OK}} and then drag the recording addresses on {{man label|thumb]]Clipboard}}. The registration address will be reused when we complete the rest of the family.
Now we must add the remaining information to John Martin[[Image: add_event_2. Change to address the label and click the button to add a positive new address (or identification or residency). See png|Figure 6 dialogue achieved address. Do not forget to add the reference source to the label. Once the address is complete click '''OK''' and then drag the recording addresses on '''Clipboard'''. The registration address will be reused when we complete the rest of the family.7 Adding Event|right|thumb]]
You can also add an attribute (if needed)and other events.
See [[Media:add_event_2.png|Figure 8 7]] Dialogue event. It meets about Francis Xavier Wind. Then we write the rest of the family. Now that the record of Francis Xavier Wind is complete, click {{man button|OK}} the dialog of the editing window.
[[Image: add_event_1.png|Figure 8 Adding Event|thumb]]===Enter the rest of the family===
It meets about Francis Xavier Wind. Then we write the rest of the family. Now that the record of Francis Xavier Wind is complete, click '''OK''' the dialog of the editing window[[Image: scratchpad_1.png|Figure 4 Clipboard|left|thumb]]Enter the rest of the family[[Image: marriage_event_2.png|Illustration 8 Add marriage|right|thumb]]
To write the rest of the family we will use for family. This will capture the relationship between family members that we add to the database. To move the family to click on the icon of family in the list of icon on the left side of the main window. This shows a family with Francis Xavier Wind chosen as a person. The first person that we want to add is his wife.
On the right side of the window of relationship, there are three buttons. The highest of these three buttons add a new person in the database as wife of Francis Xavier. Click the button and complete the registration of the person. Remember that you can use the information already present in the '''{{man label|Clipboard''' }} to facilitate data entry. Otherwise, you may use the {{man label|share event}} button. See [[Media:evt_existant.png|illustration 9]]. [[Image:evt_existant.png|Illustration 9 Share an existing event|right|thumb]]
Once the new person registration is complete, click '''{{man button|OK'''}}. As you add the new person as a spouse, you will now be sought information on marriage. Fortunately, some agents with complete information after the census. [[Media:marriage_event_2.png|Figure 9 8]] shows the dialogue achieved.
[[Image: marriage_event_1When you click the button {{man button|OK}}, as you leave the properties editor for marriage.png|Illustration Add Unless there is more information on marriage 9that you already know, other sources can simply be added, otherwise click {{man button|thumb]]OK}} to return to the family.
When you click the button '''OK''', as you leave the properties editor for marriage[[Image: family_view_2. Unless there is more information on marriage that you already know, other sources can simply be added, otherwise click '''OK''' to return to png|Figure 10 complete recording of the family.|left|thumb]]
Now that both parents have been added, we can add the children of the family. The right side of the window of children there are four buttons. The second button down from the top add new children to the database. Click this button and add information for the first child. Repeat for other children shown on the census registration.
Once all children are presented, information contained on the census is complete. Finally the family to be shown in the illustration 10. [[ImageMedia: family_view_1family_view_2.png|Figure illustration 10 complete recording of the family|thumb]].
==Conclusion==
Censuses contain much information. Gramps provides the flexibility required to capture information and to record exactly the correct sources for each item. It may be a long exercise in writing any information. Perhaps one day gramps can automate some of the other processes...
{{-}}==See Also==* [[Census]]* [[Residence and census|Residence and census into Gramps]]* [http://www.francegenweb.org/~archives/guide/index.php?id=06_les_recensements_de_population Censuses and lists of people]* French [http://www.geneawiki.com/index.php/Recensements census]* [http://cassini.ehess.fr/cassini/fr/html/5_donnees.htm Territoires et des populations communales]* [http://jomave.chez-alice.fr/sources/recensem.html Information on census]* [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/guide/France6.asp#census Family Search]* See also: [[Recording UK Census data]] (Richard Taylor)* See also: [[Recording Canadian Census data]] (Gerald Britton)* See also: [[Census_Addons|Census Addons]]* [[Addon:Forms Gramplet]]
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