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=== Option A: Census Records, 1841-1911 === | === Option A: Census Records, 1841-1911 === | ||
If your ancestor lived in England between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses. | If your ancestor lived in England between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses. | ||
The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.<br> | The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.<br> | ||
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=== Option B: Surname Search === | === Option B: Surname Search === | ||
Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.<br> | Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.<br> | ||
::*[https://named.publicprofiler.org/ Great Britain Family Name Profiling] | ::*[https://named.publicprofiler.org/ Great Britain Family Name Profiling] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 20 October 2019
Option A: Census Records, 1841-1911[edit | edit source]
If your ancestor lived in England between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses.
The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.
| Website | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| www.familysearch.org | Census Years 1841-1911 | Complete Index and Images. |
| www.ancestry.com | Census Years 1841-1911 | Complete Index and Images ($) |
Option B: Surname Search[edit | edit source]
Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.
After the county is located:
- Go to England Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.