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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection contains a census of heads of household 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 collection will include records from 1851.
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
== Collection Content ==
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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
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== How Do I Search This 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
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.
*The approximate location of residence  
 
=== Search the Index ===
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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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.
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=== 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.
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the parish to look for baptism, marriage and death records.
*If available, check the image for additional information
*Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area.
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
== Tips to Keep in Mind ==
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*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
*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.
*If available, search another collection for the locality
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
=== Research Helps ===
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area.
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*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
*Check for variant spellings of the names.
 
 
== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
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.
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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What is in This Collection?

This collection contains a census of heads of household 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

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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To Browse This Collection

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

What Can These Records Tell Me?

This index may contain the following information:

  • Head of household name
  • Townland
  • Parish
  • County

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Old Age Pensions

    Old Age Pensions

  • Street Census

    Street Census

How Do I Search This Collection?

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

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Dublin City Heads of Households from Census Returns, 1851. Click on camera icon to see images.

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
  • If available, search another collection for the locality

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Ireland.

Citing This Collection

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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