Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany, Residence Records, 1869-1932

About this collection

This collection contains residence and census records from Limbach-Oberfrohna covering the years 1869 up to and including 1932. Other documentation regarding resident registrations, parishioners and landowners is included. This town was created in 1950 with the merger of the villiages of Limbach and Oberfrohna. It is located about 9 miles west of Chemnitz and about 43 miles southeast of Leipzig in the modern German state of Saxony. Limbach was first mentioned in a document from the year 1248. Limbach's main attraction is its 16th-century town hall. During the time period of this collection, until 1918, both localities belonged to the Kingdom of Saxony. This collection also includes records from other surrounding communities and neighborhoods that fall within the area administered by modern Limbach-Oberfrohna. The time periods covered in those records vary.

These documents capture details about citizens' temporary and permanent residences and provide important historical insights into demographics, local economies and social structures.

What you can find in the records

The Residence Registers and Directories are predominantly laid out in tables, divided into columns, and cover two pages. Entries on each line were filled in by hand. Depending on the type of document, the following information can generally be found:

• Sequential number
• Resident's Last Name, Maiden Name, Given Names, Marital Stauts, Occupation/Trade, Employer, Birthdate/Age, Birthplace, Denomination and Nationality
• Date Moved In or Moved Out, Street and House Number or Parcel Name
• Name of Homeowner or Landlord / Resident's Lodging
• Notes (such as "deceased") or details about Future Residence or Habitation

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