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|footnote=Source: [http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/bicentenary/pdfs/wales.pdf 200 years of the Census in Wales] | |footnote=Source: [http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/bicentenary/pdfs/wales.pdf 200 years of the Census in Wales] | ||
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A census is a count and description of a population. A census may list only selected persons (such as males between the ages of 16 and 45) or the whole population. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how carefully people were enumerated. Different civil and ecclesiastical authorities have taken censuses for their own purposes, which include: | A census is a count and description of a population. A census may list only selected persons (such as males between the ages of 16 and 45) or the whole population. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how carefully people were enumerated. Different civil and ecclesiastical authorities have taken censuses for their own purposes, which include: | ||
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== Census Dates == | == Census Dates == | ||
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| 1841 | | 1841 | ||
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== Understanding the Census == | == Understanding the Census == | ||
The 1841 census was taken on 7 June. Most of the later censuses were taken between 31 March and 8 April, every 10 years. Instructions were to list only those persons who spent the night in each household when the census was taken. Those travelling, staying 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. | |||
You will find the following information in the censuses: | You will find the following information in the censuses: | ||
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*[[England and Wales Census, 1901 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England and Wales Census, 1901 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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{{Place|Wales}} | {{Place|Wales}} | ||
A Census for 1939. | A Census for 1939. As a result of the National Registration Act in 1939, the civilian population was recorded. Each person was listed with data similar to the Census and assigned a number. Data can now be researched for deceased individuals (must be proven dead) for a non-refundable fee of 42 pounds sterling even if the search is unsuccessful. Article in Hel Achau, #105, June, 2010, page 45, Family History Library Ref. 942.93 D25h | ||
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[[Category:Wales|Census]] | [[Category:Wales|Census]] | ||