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People who were traveling, 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.  
People who were traveling, 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.  


=== Dates the census was taken  ===
'''Dates of the census'''
 
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| 1841  
| '''1841'''
| 6 June 1841
| 6 June
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| 1851  
| '''1851'''
| 30 March 1851
| 30 March
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| 1861  
| '''1861'''
| 7 April 1861
| 7 April
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|-
| 1871  
| '''1871'''
| 2 April 1871
| 2 April
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|-
| 1881  
| '''1881'''
| 3 April 1881
| 3 April
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|-
| 1891  
| '''1891'''
| 5 April 1891
| 5 April
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|-
| 1901  
| '''1901'''
| 31 March 1901
| 31 March
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| 1911  
| '''1911'''
| 2 April 1911
| 2 April
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'''1841.'''
'''1841.'''
The 1841 census was taken on 7 June 1841. It lists each member of every household with:<BR>
The 1841 census was taken on 7 June 1841. It lists each member of every household with:<BR>
*name<BR>
*name
*sex<BR>
*sex
*address<BR>
*address
*occupation<BR>
*occupation
*whether or not they were born in the county  
*whether or not they were born in the county  


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'''1851 and Later.'''
'''1851 and Later.'''
From 1851 to 1931, censuses were taken between 30 March and&nbsp;7 April. These censuses list the:<BR>
These censuses list the:<BR>
*names<BR>
*names
*ages<BR>
*ages
*occupations<BR>
*occupations
*relationships to the head of the household<BR>
*relationships to the head of the household
*parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which give country only) of each member of the household<BR><BR>
*parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which give country only) of each member of the household<BR><BR>


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:*[https://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/UKCensus1911.pdf 1911 Census Form] (PDF)
:*[https://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/UKCensus1911.pdf 1911 Census Form] (PDF)


== Finding Census Records  ==
== Accessing Scotland Census Records  ==


==== 1801-1831  ====
==== Online ====
The only site with both an index and images is [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ ScotlandsPeople] ($), the official government website for Scotland genealogy.


The Scotlands People Centre Library holds transcripts and photocopies of some surviving 1801 to 1831 census records as well as other early population lists. Their library is located in the Dundas Room. For copies send request to [mailto:enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk].  
The other websites only have an index. It is therefore particularly useful to consult two or more of these sites if possible, since you will simply have to trust that their transcriptions are accurate.
 
FamilySearch, Ancestry ($) and FindMyPast ($) have all records 1841-1911 that survive. See the article [[Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
 
[https://www.freecen.org.uk/ FreeCEN] has a small number of records for Scotland, see their coverage tables.  


==== 1841 through 1891 ====
==== Family History Library ====


The Family History Library has the 1841 through 1891 censuses on microfilm. Click on&nbsp;a year&nbsp;below to go to the FamilySearch Catalog entry for&nbsp;that year:  
The Family History Library has the 1841 through 1891 censuses on microfilm. Click on&nbsp;a year&nbsp;below to go to the FamilySearch Catalog entry for&nbsp;that year:  
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*Click on the link for the Census returns, 1841-1891,&nbsp;for that parish.
*Click on the link for the Census returns, 1841-1891,&nbsp;for that parish.


==== 1901 and 1911 Census  ====
==== 1801-1831 ====
 
The Scotlands People Centre Library holds transcripts and photocopies of some surviving 1801 to 1831 census records as well as other early population lists. Their library is located in the Dundas Room. For copies send request to [mailto:enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk enquiries@scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk].  
The '''1901''' and '''1911''' census are available online from the [http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk General Register Office for Scotland's&nbsp;] &nbsp; website [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople]. This is a pay for view website. The minimum fee of £7 GBP (about $11 US) gives you access to the database for 90 days and gives you 30 page credits with which you&nbsp;view search results and documents (1 credit per page of search results viewed and 5 credits per document viewed).  


==== Missing pieces  ====
==== Missing pieces  ====
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Various parts of the England, Wales, and Scotland census returns from 1841 to 1911 are incomplete and have pieces missing. Find My Past has has identified the known gaps by census year, nation, county, and village or parish in '''[http://www.findmypast.com/articles/census-for-england-wales-and-scotland-missing-pieces Census for England, Wales and Scotland: missing pieces]'''
Various parts of the England, Wales, and Scotland census returns from 1841 to 1911 are incomplete and have pieces missing. Find My Past has has identified the known gaps by census year, nation, county, and village or parish in '''[http://www.findmypast.com/articles/census-for-england-wales-and-scotland-missing-pieces Census for England, Wales and Scotland: missing pieces]'''


==== Original census records  ====
Smaller Local Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library
 
The orig<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_886" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_521" />inal&nbsp;census records are available at:
 
'''Registrar General'''<br>Search Unit<br>New Register House<br>Edinburgh, EH1 3YT<br>Scotland <br>Telephone: 0131 334 0380 <br>Internet: [http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/ http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/] &nbsp;
 
== Searching Census Records  ==
 
When searching any census records, remember:
 
*Search indexes first (see below).&nbsp;
*Information in the census may be incorrect.
*Accept the ages with caution.
*Given names may not be the same as the names recorded in church or vital records.
*Names may be spelled as they sound.
*Place-names may be misspelled.
*If the family is not at the expected address, search the surrounding area.
*When you find your family in one census, search the earlier or later census records to find additional family members.
*Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census.
*There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly.
*A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name.
*Notice who the neighbors are. They may be related.
 
== Indexes  ==
 
All&nbsp;existing Scottish government census records are indexed.&nbsp; There are surname indexes&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;street indexes for larger cities.&nbsp; You should always search an index before searching the&nbsp;census.&nbsp;
 
Census indexes are available&nbsp;online at these sites:
 
=== ''Ancestry''  ===
 
Click [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ '''here''']. This site provides&nbsp;transcripts to the&nbsp;1841 through 1911 censuses, but no&nbsp;images of the documents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many&nbsp;options are available to narrow search results including name, place, residence, birth year, birth place, occupation, and the names of relatives.
 
This is a subscription website but you may use it for free at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library and]] [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. As you search any database, you need to keep in mind that the more information you put into a search, the more&nbsp;you limit the&nbsp; search results, and&nbsp;you could end up missing the person you are actually looking for. So try your search with the least amount of needed information and then if you need, add more if the number of search results is too great.<br>
 
=== ''Findmypast''  ===
 
Click [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp '''here'''.] You can now search the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901&nbsp;and 1911 censuses for Scotland on findmypast.co.uk
 
We have freshly transcribed these records to bring you full and detailed information about your Scottish ancestors, so if you haven't been able to find who you're looking for in the past, it's well worth another try now.
 
Findmypast.co.uk's transcription accuracy is well over 98% and we think you'll find our transcriptions more accurate than any other online family history company.
 
Find out the crucial details about your ancestors by viewing our high-quality transcriptions. Due to the General Register Office for Scotland's licensing regulations, it is not possible to view the original census images on findmypast.co.uk
 
The release of the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901&nbsp;and 1911 Scottish censuses marks the first step of our ongoing project to bring you closer to your Scottish ancestors. We will publish the rest of the Scottish censuses as we transcribe them, so you can expect to see regular releases in the coming months.
 
=== '''''FreeCen'''''  ===
 
Click [http://www.freecen.org.uk/ '''here'''.]  FreeCEN is part of FreeUKGEN, an initiative aimed at helping make high quality primary (or near-primary) records of relevance to UK genealogy conveniently and freely available online, in a coherent, easy to access and search, information retrieval system. The site recommends you check back often as new indexes are added where you can search both Scotland and English Census records for free.<br>
 
=== ''ScotlandsPeople''  ===
 
Click [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ '''here'''.]
 
This site has both indexes and images of the 1841 through 1911 censuses available.&nbsp; This is a pay for view website. The minimum fee of 6 GBP (about $10 US) gives you access to the database for 90 days and gives you 30 page credits with which you may view search results and documents (1 credit per page of search results viewed and 5 credits per document viewed).&nbsp; As you&nbsp;use this site, any search result or document you&nbsp;pay to view is saved in your personal account&nbsp;and you never&nbsp;have to pay for that item again.
 
Some information will be&nbsp;helpful to use this site such as:
 
*First and last name of the individual you are looking for.
*Parish/district name.&nbsp;
*County name.
*Approximate age.
 
Many people in Scotland&nbsp;have similar names, so the more you can narrow your search, the better for results.
 
=== Smaller Local Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library ===


In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are&nbsp;many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals&nbsp;and family history societies in Scotland,&nbsp;that cover specific&nbsp;counties, districts&nbsp;or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county,&nbsp;and which&nbsp;are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection.  
In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are&nbsp;many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals&nbsp;and family history societies in Scotland,&nbsp;that cover specific&nbsp;counties, districts&nbsp;or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county,&nbsp;and which&nbsp;are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection.  
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=== Street Name Indexes at the Family History Library  ===
==== Street Name Indexes at the Family History Library  ====


The Family History Library has some street indexes in booklet form or microform. To find them, look in the[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog &nbsp; library ]and do a Place Search for any of these combinations:  
The Family History Library has some street indexes in booklet form or microform. To find them, look in the[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog &nbsp; library ]and do a Place Search for any of these combinations:  
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You might find an address in letters, directories, civil registration certificates, church records, court records, and tax records.  
You might find an address in letters, directories, civil registration certificates, church records, court records, and tax records.  


You can find the street indexes listed in&nbsp;the&nbsp; [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under [CITY], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES.  
You can find the street indexes listed in&nbsp;the&nbsp; [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under [CITY], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES.<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_886" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1229127319671_521" />


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== Search Guidance  ==


== Census Substitutes==
When searching any census records, remember:


'''Research use:'''  To identify names of individuals and locations.  The record can also be used as a finding tool or to supplement lost church records.
*Search indexes first (see below).&nbsp;
 
*Information in the census may be incorrect.
'''Record type''':<br>
*Accept the ages with caution.
*Name lists prepared by government or other bodies that list individuals and can be used as census material:<br>
*Given names may not be the same as the names recorded in church or vital records.  
* hearth tax<br>
*Names may be spelled as they sound.
*subsidy<br>
*Place-names may be misspelled.
*poll tax<br>
*If the family is not at the expected address, search the surrounding area.
*civil survey<br>
*When you find your family in one census, search the earlier or later census records to find additional family members.
*freeholder lists<br>
*Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census.  
*religious censuses<br>
*There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly.  
*Other<br>
*A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name.  
 
*Notice who the neighbors are. They may be related.
'''Time period''':  1600s to 1841.
 
'''Contents Varied ''':
*Generally name of individual, usually land holders and/or owner, location and value of property or tax.
 
'''Location''':  Mostly at National Archives of Scotland, H.M. General Register House, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3YY, some in local custody.
 
'''Population coverage''':  30%.
 
'''Reliability''':  Good.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Scotland,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1988-2001.</ref>


== Statistical Data From Pre 1841 Censuses  ==
== Statistical Data From Pre 1841 Censuses  ==
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[Return to the [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]]]
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''<br>
[[Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Scotland 1841-1891 Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>


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