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This is a collection of the heads of household index for the cities of Dublin and Belfast in 1851.  The index is taken from transcriptions of the original census records, which were destroyed by fire. The index contains the name of the head of the household, the townland, parish, and county. This collection was filmed at the National Archives of Ireland and the index was created by findmypast.com
This is a collection of the heads of household index for the cities of Dublin and Belfast in 1851.  The index is taken from transcriptions of the original census records, which were destroyed by fire. The index contains the name of the head of the household, the townland, parish, and county. This collection was filmed at the National Archives of Ireland and the index was created by findmypast.com


== Collection Content ==
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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|title = Ireland, Dublin and Belfast City Census Heads of Household Index, 1851
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
This index may contain the following information:
This index may contain the following information:
*Head of household name
*Head of household name
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*Parish
*Parish
*County
*County
== Collection Content ==
=== Sample Images ===
=== Sample Images ===
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of the person you are looking for
*The approximate location of residence


This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, and some tips on how to find your ancestor in the records.
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{Search Collection Link
As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and family relationships.
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'''To search this collection by name:'''<br>
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].


== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use the head of household name to connect to other ancestors
*Use the parish to look for baptism, marriage and death records
*Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area


*Use the head of household name to connect to other ancestors.
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use the parish to look for baptism, marriage and death records.
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area.
*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
*Check for variant spellings of the names


== Tips to Keep in Mind ==
=== Record Finder ===
Consult the [[Ireland Record Finder]] to find other records


*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
== Citing This Collection ==
*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area.
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
*Check for variant spellings of the names.


;Collection Citation: ''Ireland, Dublin and Belfast City Census Heads of Household Index, 1851'' Database and images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : accessed 2017. From "The 1851 Dublin City Census." Index. <i>findmypast.co.uk</i>. DC Thomson. www.findmypast.co.uk. National Archives of Ireland, Dublin 8.


== Citing This Collection ==
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Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


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{{Collection citation | text= "Ireland, Dublin and Belfast City Census Heads of Household Index, 1851." Database. <i>FamilySearch</i>.<nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : accessed 2017. From "The 1851 Dublin City Census." Index. <i>findmypast.co.uk</i>. DC Thomson. www.findmypast.co.uk. National Archives of Ireland, Dublin 8.}}<br><br>


'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br>
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection will include records from 1851.

This is a collection of the heads of household index for the cities of Dublin and Belfast in 1851. The index is taken from transcriptions of the original census records, which were destroyed by fire. The index contains the name of the head of the household, the townland, parish, and county. This collection was filmed at the National Archives of Ireland and the index was created by findmypast.com

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

This index may contain the following information:

  • Head of household name
  • Townland
  • Parish
  • County

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Old Age Pensions

    Old Age Pensions

  • Street Census

    Street Census

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person you are looking for
  • The approximate location of residence

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the head of household name to connect to other ancestors
  • Use the parish to look for baptism, marriage and death records
  • Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area
  • Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
  • Check for variant spellings of the names

Record Finder[edit | edit source]

Consult the Ireland Record Finder to find other records

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation
Ireland, Dublin and Belfast City Census Heads of Household Index, 1851 Database and images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. From "The 1851 Dublin City Census." Index. findmypast.co.uk. DC Thomson. www.findmypast.co.uk. National Archives of Ireland, Dublin 8.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
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