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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Census'' | ''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Census'' | ||
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== Understanding the Census == | == Understanding the Census == | ||
The Scottish government has taken a census every ten years since 1801 except in 1941. The censuses from 1841 to 1911 are available for public use. It is important to note that in the countries of Great Britain, the census was compiled from forms (known as schedules) filled in by the head of each household. The Census takers (enumerators) copied this data into census books for the parish or registration district. As a result, names are spelled as the family spelled them at the time.<br> | The Scottish government has taken a census every ten years since 1801 except in 1941. The censuses from 1841 to 1911 are available for public use. It is important to note that in the countries of Great Britain, the census was compiled from forms (known as schedules) filled in by the head of each household. The Census takers (enumerators) copied this data into census books for the parish or registration district. As a result, names are spelled as the family spelled them at the time.<br> | ||
Census takers were instructed to list only those persons who spent the night in the household when the census was taken. People who were traveling, at boarding schools, or working away from home are listed where they spent the night. For example, night watchmen are often listed at their employer’s business address rather than with their families. | Census takers were instructed to list only those persons who spent the night in the household when the census was taken. People who were traveling, at boarding schools, or working away from home are listed where they spent the night. For example, night watchmen are often listed at their employer’s business address rather than with their families. | ||
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== Finding Census Records == | == Finding Census Records == | ||
==== 1801-1831 ==== | ==== 1801-1831 ==== | ||
The ScotlandsPeople Centre Library holds transcrips and photocopies of some surviving 1801 to 1831 census records as well as other early population lists.[http://www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk/pdf/census-and-population-lists.pdf A list has been compiled in a PDF] by ScotlandsPeople. Their library is located in the Dundas Room. For copies send request to [mailto:enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk]. | The ScotlandsPeople Centre Library holds transcrips and photocopies of some surviving 1801 to 1831 census records as well as other early population lists.[http://www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk/pdf/census-and-population-lists.pdf A list has been compiled in a PDF] by ScotlandsPeople. Their library is located in the Dundas Room. For copies send request to [mailto:enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk]. | ||
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The orig<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_886" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_521" />inal census records are available at: | The orig<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_886" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_521" />inal census records are available at: | ||
'''Registrar General'''<br>Search Unit<br>New Register House<br>Edinburgh, EH1 3YT<br>Scotland <br>Telephone: 0131 334 0380 <br>Internet: [http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/ http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/] | '''Registrar General'''<br>Search Unit<br>New Register House<br>Edinburgh, EH1 3YT<br>Scotland <br>Telephone: 0131 334 0380 <br>Internet: [http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/ http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/] | ||
== Searching Census Records == | == Searching Census Records == | ||
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Available at [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ http://www.ancestry.co.uk]. This site provides transcripts to the 1841 through 1901 censuses, but no images of the documents. Many options are available to narrow search results including name, place, residence, birth year, birth place, occupation, and the names of relatives. | Available at [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ http://www.ancestry.co.uk]. This site provides transcripts to the 1841 through 1901 censuses, but no images of the documents. Many options are available to narrow search results including name, place, residence, birth year, birth place, occupation, and the names of relatives. | ||
This is a subscription website but you may use it for free at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library and]] [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. As you search any database, you need to keep in mind that the more information you put into a search, the more you limit the search results, and you could end up missing the person you are actually looking for. So try your search with the least amount of needed information and then if you need, add more if the number of search results is too great.<br> | This is a subscription website but you may use it for free at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library and]] [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. As you search any database, you need to keep in mind that the more information you put into a search, the more you limit the search results, and you could end up missing the person you are actually looking for. So try your search with the least amount of needed information and then if you need, add more if the number of search results is too great.<br> | ||
=== ''Findmypast'' === | === ''Findmypast'' === | ||
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Find out the crucial details about your ancestors by viewing our high-quality transcriptions. Due to the General Register Office for Scotland's licensing regulations, it is not possible to view the original census images on findmypast.co.uk | Find out the crucial details about your ancestors by viewing our high-quality transcriptions. Due to the General Register Office for Scotland's licensing regulations, it is not possible to view the original census images on findmypast.co.uk | ||
The release of the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 Scottish censuses marks the first step of our ongoing project to bring you closer to your Scottish ancestors. We will publish the rest of the Scottish censuses as we transcribe them, so you can expect to see regular releases in the coming months. | The release of the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 Scottish censuses marks the first step of our ongoing project to bring you closer to your Scottish ancestors. We will publish the rest of the Scottish censuses as we transcribe them, so you can expect to see regular releases in the coming months. | ||
=== '''''FreeCen''''' === | === '''''FreeCen''''' === | ||
'''Available at [http://www.freecen.org.uk/ http://www.freecen.org.uk/]''' FreeCEN is part of FreeUKGEN, an initiative aimed at helping make high quality primary (or near-primary) records of relevance to UK genealogy conveniently and freely available online, in a coherent, easy to access and search, information retrieval system. The site recommends you check back often as new indexes are added where you can search both Scotland and English Census records for free.<br> | '''Available at [http://www.freecen.org.uk/ http://www.freecen.org.uk/]''' FreeCEN is part of FreeUKGEN, an initiative aimed at helping make high quality primary (or near-primary) records of relevance to UK genealogy conveniently and freely available online, in a coherent, easy to access and search, information retrieval system. The site recommends you check back often as new indexes are added where you can search both Scotland and English Census records for free.<br> | ||
=== ''Scotlands People'' === | === ''Scotlands People'' === | ||
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In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals and family history societies in Scotland, that cover specific counties, districts or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county, and which are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection. | In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals and family history societies in Scotland, that cover specific counties, districts or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county, and which are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection. | ||
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| [[Aberdeenshire Census Surname Index|Aberdeenshire Indexes]] | | [[Aberdeenshire Census Surname Index|Aberdeenshire Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Fife Census Surname Index|Fife Indexes]] | | [[Fife Census Surname Index|Fife Indexes]] | ||
| [[Inverness-shire Census Surname Index|Inverness-shire Indexes]] | | [[Inverness-shire Census Surname Index|Inverness-shire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Kincardineshire Census Surname Index|Kincardineshire Indexes]] | | [[Kincardineshire Census Surname Index|Kincardineshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Kinross-shire Census Surname Index|Kinross-shire Indexes]] | | [[Kinross-shire Census Surname Index|Kinross-shire Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Kirkcudbrightshire Census Surname Index|Kirkcudbrightshire Indexes]] | | [[Kirkcudbrightshire Census Surname Index|Kirkcudbrightshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Lanarkshire Census Surname Index|Lanarkshire Indexes]] | | [[Lanarkshire Census Surname Index|Lanarkshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Midlothian Census Surname Index|Midlothian Indexes]] | | [[Midlothian Census Surname Index|Midlothian Indexes]] | ||
| [[Moray Census Surname Index|Moray(or Elginshire) Indexes]] | | [[Moray Census Surname Index|Moray(or Elginshire) Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Nairnshire Census Surname Index|Nairnshire Indexes]] | | [[Nairnshire Census Surname Index|Nairnshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Orkney Census Surname Index|Orkney Indexes]] | | [[Orkney Census Surname Index|Orkney Indexes]] | ||
| [[Peeblesshire Census Surname Index|Peeblesshire Indexes]] | | [[Peeblesshire Census Surname Index|Peeblesshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Perthshire Census Surname Index|Perthshire Indexes]] | | [[Perthshire Census Surname Index|Perthshire Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Renfrewshire Census Surname Index|Renfrewshire Indexes]] | | [[Renfrewshire Census Surname Index|Renfrewshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Ross and Cromarty Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library|Ross & Cromarty Indexes]] | | [[Ross and Cromarty Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library|Ross & Cromarty Indexes]] | ||
| [[Roxburghshire Census Surname Index|Roxburghshire Indexes]] | | [[Roxburghshire Census Surname Index|Roxburghshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Selkirkshire Census Surname Index|Selkirkshire Indexes]] | | [[Selkirkshire Census Surname Index|Selkirkshire Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Shetland (or Zetland) Census Surname Index|Shetland (or Zetland) Indexes]] | | [[Shetland (or Zetland) Census Surname Index|Shetland (or Zetland) Indexes]] | ||
| [[Stirlingshire Census Surname Index|Stirlingshire Indexes]] | | [[Stirlingshire Census Surname Index|Stirlingshire Indexes]] | ||
| [[Sutherland Census Surname Index|Sutherland Indexes]] | | [[Sutherland Census Surname Index|Sutherland Indexes]] | ||
| [[West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) Census Surname Index|West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) Indexes]] | | [[West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) Census Surname Index|West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) Indexes]] | ||
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| [[Wigtonshire Census Surname Index|Wigtonshire Indexes]] | | [[Wigtonshire Census Surname Index|Wigtonshire Indexes]] | ||
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You can find the street indexes listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] under [CITY], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES. | You can find the street indexes listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] under [CITY], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES. | ||
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== Statistical Data From Pre 1841 Censuses == | == Statistical Data From Pre 1841 Censuses == | ||
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There are statistical charts available for the 1801, 1811, 1821, and 1831 census. See the article, [[Online Historical Population Reports|Histpop — 'The Online Historical Population Reports Project'.]] The census gathered statistical data that allows one to see the economy of the people. It notes occupations, housing, population for every parish in Scotland. It notes changes from the previous census and reasons for the changes. The parish of Urr noted below had more Houses than any other parish in Kirkcudbrightshire in 1831. | There are statistical charts available for the 1801, 1811, 1821, and 1831 census. See the article, [[Online Historical Population Reports|Histpop — 'The Online Historical Population Reports Project'.]] The census gathered statistical data that allows one to see the economy of the people. It notes occupations, housing, population for every parish in Scotland. It notes changes from the previous census and reasons for the changes. The parish of Urr noted below had more Houses than any other parish in Kirkcudbrightshire in 1831. | ||
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| colspan="6" | <center>{{H:title|Answers to the Census Returns of 1831 pertaining to housing, Employment, population...|Abstract of the Answers and Returns made pursuant to an Act ...1801, 1811, 1821, 1831 Census|link=no|dotted=no|external=no}} : 1831 is also [http://books.google.com/books?id=YQJDAAAAcAAJ&dq=editions%3AZEPMe5v3FqQC&pg=PA996#v=onepage&q=stewartry&f=false free google ebook]</center> | | colspan="6" | <center>{{H:title|Answers to the Census Returns of 1831 pertaining to housing, Employment, population...|Abstract of the Answers and Returns made pursuant to an Act ...1801, 1811, 1821, 1831 Census|link=no|dotted=no|external=no}} : 1831 is also [http://books.google.com/books?id=YQJDAAAAcAAJ&dq=editions%3AZEPMe5v3FqQC&pg=PA996#v=onepage&q=stewartry&f=false free google ebook]</center> | ||
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| bgcolor="# | | bgcolor="#f7f3d1" colspan="6" | <center>'''Parish of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire'''</center> | ||
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! bgcolor="#123456" colspan="2" | <br> | ! bgcolor="#123456" colspan="2" | <br> | ||
! width="39%" colspan="3" | <center><span style="font-size:80%">{{H:title|The statistical census tables do not provide employment data after 1831, even though the population schedules 1841 to 1911 record the occupations of individuals.|Employment|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="39%" colspan="3" | <center><span style="font-size: 80%">{{H:title|The statistical census tables do not provide employment data after 1831, even though the population schedules 1841 to 1911 record the occupations of individuals.|Employment|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! bgcolor="#123456" | <br> | ! bgcolor="#123456" | <br> | ||
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! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size:80%">{{H:title|The census tables provide statistical data from 1801 to 1931 and beyond.|Years|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size: 80%">{{H:title|The census tables provide statistical data from 1801 to 1931 and beyond.|Years|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|Inhabited Houses|Houses|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|Inhabited Houses|Houses|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|Families chiefly employed in Agriculture|Agriculture|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|Families chiefly employed in Agriculture|Agriculture|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|Families chiefly employed in Trades, Manufactures, and Handicraft|Trade|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|Families chiefly employed in Trades, Manufactures, and Handicraft|Trade|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|All other families not comprised in the two preceeding Classes. | ! width="13%" | <center><span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|All other families not comprised in the two preceeding Classes. artists, teachers, clerks, surveyors, miners, fisherman, boatman, roadmakers, labourers other than agriculture, etc.|Others|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|Population|Persons|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ! width="11%" | <center><span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|Population|Persons|dotted=yes}}</span></center> | ||
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| <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=2&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=542&zoom=4 1801]</center> | | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=2&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=542&zoom=4 1801]</center> | ||
| <center>352</center> | | <center>352</center> | ||
| colspan="3" | <span style="font-size:75%"> {{H:title|233 persons in agriculture; 131 persons in Trade; 1355 persons in Other employment|refers to persons not families:|dotted=yes}}</span>233; 131; 1355; | | colspan="3" | <span style="font-size: 75%">{{H:title|233 persons in agriculture; 131 persons in Trade; 1355 persons in Other employment|refers to persons not families:|dotted=yes}}</span>233; 131; 1355; | ||
| <center>1719</center> | | <center>1719</center> | ||
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| width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=5&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=525&zoom=4 1811]</center> | | width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=5&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=525&zoom=4 1811]</center> | ||
| width="50" | <center>456</center> | | width="50" | <center>456</center> | ||
| <center>148</center> | | <center>148</center> | ||
| <center>132</center> | | <center>132</center> | ||
| <center>243</center> | | <center>243</center> | ||
| width="20" | <center>2329</center> | | width="20" | <center>2329</center> | ||
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| width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=7&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=555&zoom=4 1821]</center> | | width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=7&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=555&zoom=4 1821]</center> | ||
| width="50" | <center>534</center> | | width="50" | <center>534</center> | ||
| <center>180</center> | | <center>180</center> | ||
| <center>167</center> | | <center>167</center> | ||
| <center>292</center> | | <center>292</center> | ||
| width="20" | <center>2862</center> | | width="20" | <center>2862</center> | ||
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| width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=14&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=440&zoom=4 1831]</center> | | width="75" | <center>[http://www.histpop.org/ohpr/servlet/PageBrowser2?ResourceType=Census&SearchTerms=kirkcudbright&simple=yes&path=Results&active=yes&treestate=expandnew&titlepos=0&mno=14&tocstate=expandnew&display=sections&display=tables&display=pagetitles&pageseq=440&zoom=4 1831]</center> | ||
| width="50" | <center>589</center> | | width="50" | <center>589</center> | ||
| <center>132</center> | | <center>132</center> | ||
| <center>218</center> | | <center>218</center> | ||
| <center>357</center> | | <center>357</center> | ||
| width="20" | <center>3098</center> | | width="20" | <center>3098</center> | ||
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[Return to the [[Scotland|Scotland]]] | [Return to the [[Scotland|Scotland]]] | ||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''<br> | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''<br> | ||
[[Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | [[Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
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