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''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Census''' {{England-sidebar}} | ''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Census''' {{England-sidebar}} | ||
[[Image:Census of the Population 1871 (England and Wales).png|thumb|right|300px|Census of the Population 1871 (England and Wales).png]] | |||
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== Understanding the Census == | == Understanding the Census == | ||
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For links to forms showing easy-to-read census headings, and question changes for each census year '''see also''' the Wiki page [[England Census Content 1841-1911]]. | For links to forms showing easy-to-read census headings, and question changes for each census year '''see also''' the Wiki page [[England Census Content 1841-1911]]. | ||
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*A column indicating if born out of the country, i.e. “S” for Scotland; “I” for Ireland | *A column indicating if born out of the country, i.e. “S” for Scotland; “I” for Ireland | ||
*Year of Birth: Although the age was rounded down, the year of birth was inadvertantly rounded up. There will be a large discrepancy to be mindful of when looking for accurate dates. For example: Johnny is 39 but is rounded down to 35. His year of birth is 1802. Rounding it down it should show as 1806; but because of the error it shows as 1811. | *Year of Birth: Although the age was rounded down, the year of birth was inadvertantly rounded up. There will be a large discrepancy to be mindful of when looking for accurate dates. For example: Johnny is 39 but is rounded down to 35. His year of birth is 1802. Rounding it down it should show as 1806; but because of the error it shows as 1811. | ||
[[Image:1861 British Census.jpg|right|350px|1861 British Census.jpg]] | |||
Only individuals in the home on the census night were listed on the forms with the exception of individuals working through the evening and returning home in the morning. If a family member was visiting they would be listed in that person's home. Note: Individuals who were staying in other locations were listed by the owner of the establishment and this included those who were living in tents. | Only individuals in the home on the census night were listed on the forms with the exception of individuals working through the evening and returning home in the morning. If a family member was visiting they would be listed in that person's home. Note: Individuals who were staying in other locations were listed by the owner of the establishment and this included those who were living in tents. | ||
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== Finding and Using Census Indexes == | == Finding and Using Census Indexes == | ||
Many repositories, including the Family History Library, hold a number of indexes to the census records. They may be: | [[Image:Osmotherley1.jpg|right|200px|Osmotherley1.jpg]] Many repositories, including the Family History Library, hold a number of indexes to the census records. They may be: | ||
*Original Census records from 1841-1891 | *Original Census records from 1841-1891 | ||