Finland Government Records Index

Finnish government records provide rich genealogical insights, reflecting the country's transition from Swedish to Russian rule before gaining independence in 1917. Under both regimes, meticulous recordkeeping included tax registers, military service lists, and land ownership documents. The Henkikirjat (census-like tax records) are particularly helpful, dating back to the 1600s. Finnish state gazettes and provincial publications included official announcements, name changes, and appointments. After independence, Finland maintained centralized documentation including civil servant records and voter rolls. Researchers can also benefit from employment records, school rosters, and municipal archives, which illuminate everyday life and administrative ties across generations.

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Finland, Population Tax Lists, 1910 1,928,169 records Finland, Population Tax Lists, 1900 1,699,115 records Finland, Population Tax Lists, 1890 1,469,437 records See the entire collection catalog of government records in Finland

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