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= <span style="font-weight: bold; | = <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">England Census</span> = | ||
A census is a count and description of the population. The foundation of nineteenth century research relies on census records. It tells you where they are, where they were born, approximate year of birth, and what occupation they were engaged in. It puts families together in time and place. It leads you to the parish where they were born. It can provide a good approximation to date and place of deaths and marriages. The first census available is 1841 and every ten years thereafter. The 1911 census is the most recent one to be released to the public.<br> | A census is a count and description of the population. The foundation of nineteenth century research relies on census records. It tells you where they are, where they were born, approximate year of birth, and what occupation they were engaged in. It puts families together in time and place. It leads you to the parish where they were born. It can provide a good approximation to date and place of deaths and marriages. The first census available is 1841 and every ten years thereafter. The 1911 census is the most recent one to be released to the public.<br> | ||
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The census details have changed little from year to year. There is a [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hitch/gendocs/census.html detailed listing] of the changes made to the census over the years starting in 1841. At [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html GENUKI] website you will find an excellent explanation of the census records and availability. (Examples of Census - [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/1841_British_Census_Example 1841], 1851, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/1861_British_Census_Example 1861], 1871) NOTE: Many of the websites have not yet updated there pages to include the 1911 census.<br> | The census details have changed little from year to year. There is a [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hitch/gendocs/census.html detailed listing] of the changes made to the census over the years starting in 1841. At [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html GENUKI] website you will find an excellent explanation of the census records and availability. (Examples of Census - [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/1841_British_Census_Example 1841], 1851, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/1861_British_Census_Example 1861], 1871) NOTE: Many of the websites have not yet updated there pages to include the 1911 census.<br> | ||
=== Registration Districts === | === Registration Districts === | ||
The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | ||
== Searching Census Records == | == Searching Census Records == | ||
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When searching census records, consider the following: | When searching census records, consider the following: | ||
*Names may be misspelled. Try spelling variations. Even consider different first letters.<br> | *Names may be misspelled. Try spelling variations. Even consider different first letters.<br> | ||
*Ages are prone to be inaccurate. | *Ages are prone to be inaccurate. | ||
*Birthplaces may be misspelled or inaccurate. | *Birthplaces may be misspelled or inaccurate. | ||
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== Census Records at the Family History Library == | == Census Records at the Family History Library == | ||
The Family History Library has online subscriptions to various websites that give access to indexes (and sometimes images) of the census records for 1841 through 1911, and provides that access free-of-charge to library patrons. It also has microfilm copies of the census for 1841 through 1891. The film numbers are listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under parish names (Place Search) and the topic of Census. They are also listed in the following library source:<br> | The Family History Library has online subscriptions to various websites that give access to indexes (and sometimes images) of the census records for 1841 through 1911, and provides that access free-of-charge to library patrons. It also has microfilm copies of the census for 1841 through 1891. The film numbers are listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under parish names (Place Search) and the topic of Census. They are also listed in the following library source:<br> | ||
*''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, 1999. (FHL book 942 X2pi, 1999; also on microfiche 6024509.) <br> | *''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, 1999. (FHL book 942 X2pi, 1999; also on microfiche 6024509.) <br> | ||
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=== Census Indexes in the pre internet age === | === Census Indexes in the pre internet age === | ||
The library has a excellent collection of printed census indexes that have been created by [http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/England.html family history societies] in England. In the British Reference area of the library is a "Census Surname Index" register that lists all of the printed surname indexes the library has for each county. This register is not available in family history centers, but the printed indexes are also listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under the county or parish as the Place and under the name of the publishing society as the Author. ''<br>'' | The library has a excellent collection of printed census indexes that have been created by [http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/England.html family history societies] in England. In the British Reference area of the library is a "Census Surname Index" register that lists all of the printed surname indexes the library has for each county. This register is not available in family history centers, but the printed indexes are also listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under the county or parish as the Place and under the name of the publishing society as the Author. ''<br>'' | ||
For printed surname indexes that are not at the Family History Library, look in: | For printed surname indexes that are not at the Family History Library, look in: | ||
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*Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, Editors. ''Marriage and Census Indexes for Family Historians''. (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1007927&disp=Marriage+and+census+indexes+for+family+h%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 D27gjh], 2001) <br> | *Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, Editors. ''Marriage and Census Indexes for Family Historians''. (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1007927&disp=Marriage+and+census+indexes+for+family+h%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 D27gjh], 2001) <br> | ||
There are a few pre-1841 census records that survive. For a list, see: | There are a few pre-1841 census records that survive. For a list, see: | ||
*Chapman, Colin R. ''Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles. Fourth Edition''. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+X27cc 942 X27cc].) <br> | *Chapman, Colin R. ''Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles. Fourth Edition''. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+X27cc 942 X27cc].) <br> | ||
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== Online Training For Searching In the British Census == | == Online Training For Searching In the British Census == | ||
<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">The Family History Library has 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 available at www.familysearch.org. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';"></span><span | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">The Family History Library has 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 available at www.familysearch.org. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';"></span><span style="font-family: arial;" class="Apple-style-span"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;" class="Apple-style-span"></span><br> | ||
== How to Search the Family History Library Catalog for Census == | |||
To find microfilm numbers listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog], for the census of a town of interest to you, do a Place Search for the town name then click on the link for the topic of Census. If Census is not listed among the topics for that town, it is probably not a parish or city. You should look in a [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Gazetteers.html gazetteer] to determine the parish where your town is located. <br> | |||
== Census Indexes Online<br> == | == Census Indexes Online<br> == | ||
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*A transcription and index to the 1881 census of England, Wales, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the Royal Navy is [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=ce online] at familysearch.org. A compact disc version of the 1881 British Census and National Index is available for [http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&categoryId=13704&langId=-1&cg1=13701&cg2=&cg3=&cg4=&cg5= purchase]. An [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=1881_British_Census_Indexes.ASP explanation] of the census index and microfiche version is online. <br> | *A transcription and index to the 1881 census of England, Wales, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the Royal Navy is [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=ce online] at familysearch.org. A compact disc version of the 1881 British Census and National Index is available for [http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&categoryId=13704&langId=-1&cg1=13701&cg2=&cg3=&cg4=&cg5= purchase]. An [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=1881_British_Census_Indexes.ASP explanation] of the census index and microfiche version is online. <br> | ||
*The 1851 census for the counties of Devon, Norfolk, and Warwick is transcribed and indexed. This index is available on microfiche and for [http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?c purchase] on compact disc. | *The 1851 census for the counties of Devon, Norfolk, and Warwick is transcribed and indexed. This index is available on microfiche and for [http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?c purchase] on compact disc. | ||
[[Category:England|Category Page for England]] | [[Category:England|Category Page for England]] | ||