GuidedResearch:England Place of Origin: Difference between revisions

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Option A: Census Records, 1841-1911

I know the county

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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

Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.

Great Britain Family Name Profiling

{{Dropdown end} After the county is located:

Go to England Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.

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-If your ancestor lived in England or Wales between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses.
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-=== 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>
 ::*[https://named.publicprofiler.org/ Great Britain Family Name Profiling]
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+<big>'''After the county is located:'''</big><br>
-<big>'''After the county is located:'''</big><br>
 ::*Go to [[GuidedResearch:England|'''England Guided Research''']] to find the vital records of your ancestor.
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