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Census takers were instructed to list only those persons who spent the night in the household when the census was taken. 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. | Census takers were instructed to list only those persons who spent the night in the household when the census was taken. 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 Scotland Census Taken each Census Year === | ||
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| 1841 | | 1841 | ||
| 6 June 1841 | | 6 June 1841 | ||
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<br | <br>You will find the following information in censuses: | ||
'''1801 to 1831.''' These censuses contain only statistical information. However, some parishes compiled lists of names when they gathered the information needed for the census. | '''1801 to 1831.''' These censuses contain only statistical information. However, some parishes compiled lists of names when they gathered the information needed for the census. | ||
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The census takers usually rounded the ages of those over fifteen down to a multiple of five years. For example, someone who was actually fifty-nine would be listed as fifty-five. | The census takers usually rounded the ages of those over fifteen down to a multiple of five years. For example, someone who was actually fifty-nine would be listed as fifty-five. | ||
'''1851 and Later.''' From 1851 to 1931, censuses were taken between 30 March | '''1851 and Later.''' From 1851 to 1931, censuses were taken between 30 March and 7 April. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, and parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which give country only) of each member of the household. | ||
=== Finding Census Records === | === Finding Census Records === | ||
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You can also find census records at the: | You can also find census records at the: | ||
'''Registrar General'''<br | '''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/ | ||
=== Searching Census Records === | === Searching Census Records === | ||
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There are now Census index online at these sites: | There are now Census index online at these sites: | ||
'''Ancestry''' at: [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ http://www.ancestry.co.uk] This site has the 1841, 1851, and 1861 census as of March 2007. In the 1841 Census you will not get the images. You will get the names of the people, the place and parish number ( that | '''Ancestry''' at: [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ http://www.ancestry.co.uk] This site has the 1841, 1851, and 1861 census as of March 2007. In the 1841 Census you will not get the images. You will get the names of the people, the place and parish number ( that is needed to do research in Scotland). The 1851-1891 Census also will give this same information as well as the parents name. Neither one of these will have images attached for you to see. The indexes are available only for you to see. | ||
As you search this database you will be able to search many options such as: | As you search this database you will be able to search many options such as: | ||
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*** Occupation | *** Occupation | ||
*** First Name | *** First Name | ||
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As of April 1, 2007 Ancestry is no longer allowing Family History Centers to purchase independently commercial or library site licenses. However, you may choose to purchase a yearly subscription and use it within your own homes. | As of April 1, 2007 Ancestry is no longer allowing Family History Centers to purchase independently commercial or library site licenses. However, you may choose to purchase a yearly subscription and use it within your own homes. | ||
'''Scotlands People''' at: | '''Scotlands People''' at: [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]. This site is a subscription site and you buy 30 credits at a time. As you search this site anything you look at becomes your item and you never need to pay for that item again because you now own it. This site has the following census years available for you to search: 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1891, 1901. To view the images and to navigate back and forth it will cost you five credits per navigation unless you have viewed it and paid for it already. | ||
The Census year 1881 has only the transcription with no image and this will only cost 1 credit to navigate back and forth for each navigation. | The Census year 1881 has only the transcription with no image and this will only cost 1 credit to navigate back and forth for each navigation. | ||
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'''1881 Surname Indexes.''' The entire 1881 Scottish census has been indexed. Each county has: | '''1881 Surname Indexes.''' The entire 1881 Scottish census has been indexed. Each county has: | ||
'''Indexes by surname, birthplace, and census place.''' | '''Indexes by surname, birthplace, and census place.''' A transcription of the census as it appears on the microfilm. The indexes and transcriptions are available on microfiche at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, the Registrar General, and at record offices and family history societies in the British Isles. | ||
A national index for Scotland is also available. The national index consists of a surname index and a birthplace index. The county birthplace indexes are organized first by surname and then by birthplace. The national birthplace index is organized first by birthplace and then by surname. | A national index for Scotland is also available. The national index consists of a surname index and a birthplace index. The county birthplace indexes are organized first by surname and then by birthplace. The national birthplace index is organized first by birthplace and then by surname. | ||
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Additional information on the census is available by [[Census Images|clicking here]]. | Additional information on the census is available by [[Census Images|clicking here]]. | ||
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