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The 1841 censuses of upper '''Merthyr Tydfil''' and the entire parishes of '''Wrexham''' and '''Ruabon''' in the north-east are missing, as are many of the 1861 censuses. Sometimes, a lost census return is found and the ''Clwyd Family History Society'' have 'retrieved' parts of the Wrexham returns for 1841. Announcements about records that are found are usually given by a family history society journal for the area that is involved. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for information on locating a family history society journal. It is sometimes possible to locate another record that can substitute for a census. For example, part of the missing census for Merthyr Tydfil can be supplemented with the following record: | The 1841 censuses of upper '''Merthyr Tydfil''' and the entire parishes of '''Wrexham''' and '''Ruabon''' in the north-east are missing, as are many of the 1861 censuses. Sometimes, a lost census return is found and the ''Clwyd Family History Society'' have 'retrieved' parts of the Wrexham returns for 1841. Announcements about records that are found are usually given by a family history society journal for the area that is involved. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for information on locating a family history society journal. It is sometimes possible to locate another record that can substitute for a census. For example, part of the missing census for Merthyr Tydfil can be supplemented with the following record: | ||
*Glamorgan Family History Society. ''Register of cottage leases, Dowlais Iron Company, 1818–1877.'' [Glamorgan, Wales]: Glamorgan Family History Society, [1996?]. ( | *Glamorgan Family History Society. ''Register of cottage leases, Dowlais Iron Company, 1818–1877.'' [Glamorgan, Wales]: Glamorgan Family History Society, [1996?]. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|942.97%2FD2 R2g|disp=book 942.97/D2 R2g}}.) | ||
===Pre-1841 Census=== | ===Pre-1841 Census=== | ||
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== Locating Census Records == | == Locating Census Records == | ||
Pre-1900 original census records are at the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for an address). The National Library of Wales, most county record offices, the | Pre-1900 original census records are at the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for an address). The National Library of Wales, most county record offices, the FamilySearch Library and the Family Records Centre (see [[Wales Civil Registration]] for the address) have microfilm copies of the census records. | ||
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'''Online Records''' | '''Online Records''' | ||
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Census indexes can reduce the time it takes to search a census. Some surname or street indexes exist for some areas. <br> | Census indexes can reduce the time it takes to search a census. Some surname or street indexes exist for some areas. <br> | ||
You can check the Census Surname Index Register (not cataloged typescript) at the | You can check the Census Surname Index Register (not cataloged typescript) at the FamilySearch Library or click on the below links to see the Census Surname Indexes in this register book. (This register is not available at Family History Centers.) | ||
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To find surname indexes which may not be available at the | To find surname indexes which may not be available at the FamilySearch Library, look in: | ||
*Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, eds. ''Marriage, Census and Other Indexes for Family Historians.'' 6th ed. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. ( | *Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, eds. ''Marriage, Census and Other Indexes for Family Historians.'' 6th ed. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|942 D22m|disp=book 942 D22m 1996.}}) This is an inventory of the indexes that are available for marriage, census and other helpful genealogical records. It is arranged by country and then by county. | ||
'''1881 Census.''' There is a complete transcription and index on microfiche for the 1881 census returns of Wales. The index is also available on compact disc, with a partial transcription. | '''1881 Census.''' There is a complete transcription and index on microfiche for the 1881 census returns of Wales. The index is also available on compact disc, with a partial transcription. | ||
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The compact disc version, 1881 British Census and National Index (50169), is available for purchase. | The compact disc version, 1881 British Census and National Index (50169), is available for purchase. | ||
The microfiche version is available for use at the | The microfiche version is available for use at the FamilySearch Library, Family History Centers, and other record repositories (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]]). The microfiche can be searched either nationwide or by county. | ||
Within the nationwide index are two indexes: | Within the nationwide index are two indexes: | ||
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'''Street Indexes.''' If you know the address at which an ancestor may have lived, a street index can help you quickly find your ancestor in the census. Street indexes are available for major cities in Wales. | '''Street Indexes.''' If you know the address at which an ancestor may have lived, a street index can help you quickly find your ancestor in the census. Street indexes are available for major cities in Wales. | ||
You can also determine if a street index is available at the | You can also determine if a street index is available at the FamilySearch Library by looking in: | ||
*''Register of Towns Indexed by Streets.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: | *''Register of Towns Indexed by Streets.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch Library, 1998. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|740425|title-id|disp=book 942 X22r 1999; microfiche 6026692}}.) | ||
If the above register does not list the town or district you need for a particular year, look for a street index in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | If the above register does not list the town or district you need for a particular year, look for a street index in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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A Census for 1939. As a result of the National Registration Act in 1939, the civilian population was recorded. Each person was listed with data similar to the Census and assigned a number. Data can now be researched for deceased individuals (must be proven dead) for a non-refundable fee of 42 pounds sterling even if the search is unsuccessful. Article in Hel Achau, #105, June, 2010, page 45, | A Census for 1939. As a result of the National Registration Act in 1939, the civilian population was recorded. Each person was listed with data similar to the Census and assigned a number. Data can now be researched for deceased individuals (must be proven dead) for a non-refundable fee of 42 pounds sterling even if the search is unsuccessful. Article in Hel Achau, #105, June, 2010, page 45, FamilySearch Library Ref. 942.93 D25h | ||
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[[Category:Census records by country|Wales]] | [[Category:Census records by country|Wales]] | ||
[[Category:Wales Census Records]] | [[Category:Wales Census Records]] | ||
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