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== Understanding the Census == | == Understanding the Census == | ||
Instructions to the census taker were to list only those persons who spent the night in each household when the census was taken. Those traveling, staying at boarding schools, or working away from home were listed where they spent the | Instructions to the census taker were to list only those persons who spent the night in each household when the census was taken. Those traveling, staying at boarding schools, or working away from home were listed where they spent the night. For example, night watchmen are often listed under 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: [[Image:Brompton5.jpg|thumb|right|280x257px]] | ||
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*The 1891 census added the number of rooms (if less than 5) that the family occuped. It also listed whether the person was an employer or an employee. | *The 1891 census added the number of rooms (if less than 5) that the family occuped. It also listed whether the person was an employer or an employee. | ||
The census can also provide a good approximation of date and place of deaths and marriages. Census records are used in combination with [[England Church Records|church records]] and [[England Civil Registration|civil registration]] records in locating ancestors. <br> | The census can also provide a good approximation of date and place of deaths and marriages. Census records are used in combination with [[England Church Records|church records]] and [[England Civil Registration|civil registration]] records in locating ancestors. <br> | ||
{{further|England Census: Further Information and Description}} | {{further|England Census: Further Information and Description}} | ||