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The Netherlands has a long tradition of detailed civil and administrative recordkeeping, making it a rich source for genealogy. Tax registers (kohieren), military conscription lists, and notarial documents provide insights into property ownership, household composition, and service. The Staatscourant, the official government gazette, published legal notices, including name changes and appointments. Registers of civil servants and professional directories offer occupational details. After the 1811 introduction of civil registration under Napoleonic rule, standardized documentation became widespread. Researchers can also explore local council minutes, court records, and land registries, all of which offer valuable clues to family histories across provinces.
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- Netherlands, Tilburg Legal Documents, 1562-1811 239,307 records
- Netherlands, Leiden Property Ownership Records, 1642-1811 144,267 records
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