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Every Parish in Suffolk has census records from 1841 to 1911.  For a full understanding of the England census records go to the [[England Census|England Census page]].  The Census records are [[England Census Records and Indexes Online|online]] at various websites. 
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[[Image:England and Wales 1851 Census.jpg|thumb|right]] The census can be accessed online at the Family History Library and [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]], archives, and various libraries in England and around the world.  If need be you can order the 1841 to 1891 census on microfilm. Refer to the Catalog for film numbers.  Census records are catalogued under the Parish. This is a sample of a [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/a/a3/England_and_Wales_1851_Census.jpg 1851 census record], the 1851 to 1901 census forms look simular and provide the same vital information.


== Smaller Local Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library ==
Every Parish in Suffolk has census records from 1841 to 1911.  For a full understanding of the England census records go to the [[England Census|England Census page]]. The Census records are [[England Census Records and Indexes Online|online]] at various websites.
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The census can be accessed online at the FamilySearch Library and [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers], archives, and various libraries in England and around the world. Census records are catalogued under the Parish. This is a sample of a
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Click here to see a list of the census surname indexes for local places and parishes in this county.
==  Census Surname Indexes==
 
*Suffolk Census Surname Indexes at FS Library Library (mainly 1851)
[[Suffolk Census Surname Index|Suffolk Census Surname Index main page]]
*[http://www.freecen.org.uk/  FreeCEN] has indexed 22% of the 1871 census and 44% of the 1891 census
 
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== Statistical Data Gathered from the Census  ==
== Statistical Data Gathered from the Census  ==
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=== 1831 Statistical Census  ===
=== 1831 Statistical Census  ===
 
The 1831 census gathered statistical data that allows one to see the economy of the people. It notes occupations, housing, population '''for every parish''' and County in England. It notes changes from the previous census and reasons for the changes. The employment numbers refer to families, since agriculture families were large we can assume that over 60% of the people were engaged in farming activities.  
The 1831 census gathered statistical data that allows one to see the economy of the people. It notes occupations, housing, population for every parish and County in England. It notes changes from the previous census and reasons for the changes. The employment numbers refer to families, since agriculture families were large we can assume that over 60% of the people were engaged in farming activities.  


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Previous links on this page have been moved to [[Suffolk in the FHL Catalog|Suffolk in the FHL Catalog Page]]<br>
Previous links on this page have been moved to [[Suffolk in the FamilySearch Catalog|Suffolk in the FamilySearch Catalog Page]]<br>


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