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== Census Records at the Family History Library  ==
== Census Records at the Family History Library  ==


The Family History Library has microfilm copies of all national censuses from 1841 to 1891. The following work, commonly known as the ''Census Register'', gives film numbers for each census year and is arranged by parish, town, village, or city:
The Family History Library has online subscriptions to the census records from 1841 to 1901.  It also has microfilm copies from 1841 to 1891.  There is also street indexes for larger places for every year.  With the advent of the online indexes and images the street indexes have become less relevant.


''Index of Place-names Showing the Library Microfilm Numbers for the 1841–1891 Census of England, Wales, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands''. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Family History Library, 1992. (FHL book 942 X2pi; fiche 6024509.)  
''Index of Place-names Showing the Library Microfilm Numbers for the 1841–1891 Census of England, Wales, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands''. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Family History Library, 1992. (FHL book 942 X2pi; fiche 6024509.)  


To find the microfilm numbers look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog, under:  
To find the microfilm numbers look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog, under:  ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS


ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS
Follow these steps to find film numbers in the Family History Library Catalog.  
 
Population tables and other census aids may help you pinpoint a location on the microfilm or solve unusual difficulties you may have in finding a locality on the census. See [[England Civil Registration|England Civil Registration]].
 
The Family History Library has a complete set of the census records on film or fiche for 1841 through 1891. Follow these steps to find film numbers in the Family History Library Catalog.  


Go to www.familysearch.org. <br>Put your cursor on the Library tab. <br>Select Library Catalog from the drop-down list. <br>Click on Place Search. <br>Type the name of a parish or town, and click Search. <br>Click on the link for the locality that you want. <br>Scroll down the list of topics, and click on Census. <br>Select the correct record from the list of titles that may be displayed. <br>Click View Film Notes to see the film numbers for each census year.  
Go to www.familysearch.org. <br>Put your cursor on the Library tab. <br>Select Library Catalog from the drop-down list. <br>Click on Place Search. <br>Type the name of a parish or town, and click Search. <br>Click on the link for the locality that you want. <br>Scroll down the list of topics, and click on Census. <br>Select the correct record from the list of titles that may be displayed. <br>Click View Film Notes to see the film numbers for each census year.  


=== Online Training from the Family History Library for the British Census  ===
==== Online Training from the Family History Library for the British Census  ====
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years.&nbsp; In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span>
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';"></span>'''<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/Education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Family History Research Series Online]</span>'''
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span>
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Lesson 2: Census Records</span>
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Lesson 3: Civil Registration</span>
 
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Lesson 4: Church Records</span>


<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Lesson 5: Find Your Ancestors</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"></span>  
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">There is an [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 online tutorial] for the English census at familysearch.org. &nbsp;
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== Enumerated Census Fields and Examples  ==
== Enumerated Census Fields and Examples  ==
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