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[http://www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/] | [http://www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/] | ||
The Family History Library has a complete set of the census records on film or fiche | The Family History Library has a complete set of the census records on film or fiche for 1841 through 1891. Follow these steps to find film numbers in the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
# Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. | # Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. | ||
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A census may list only selected persons (such as males between the ages of 16 and 45) or list the whole population. Censuses provide information when other records are missing. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how careful the enumerator was. Various types of censuses taken by different English authorities for their own purposes, include: | A census may list only selected persons (such as males between the ages of 16 and 45) or list the whole population. Censuses provide information when other records are missing. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how careful the enumerator was. Various types of censuses taken by different English authorities for their own purposes, include: | ||
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** Population studies. | ** Population studies. | ||
** Military readiness (militia lists and so on). | ** Military readiness (militia lists and so on). | ||
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You will find the following information in the censuses: | You will find the following information in the censuses: | ||
'''1841: | '''1841: ''' This census lists the members of every household with their name, sex, address, occupation, and whether or not they were born in the county. The census takers usually rounded the ages of those older than 15 down to a multiple of 5. For example, a 59-year-old would be listed as 55. | ||
'''1851 and later: | '''1851 and later: ''' These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, and parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which may give country only) of each member of the household. | ||
The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | ||
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When searching census records, remember: | When searching census records, remember: | ||
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** Accept the ages with caution. | ** Accept the ages with caution. | ||
** Given names may not be the same as the name recorded in church or vital records. | ** Given names may not be the same as the name recorded in church or vital records. | ||
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The following sources may help you find an address: | The following sources may help you find an address: | ||
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** Old letters | ** Old letters | ||
** City, occupational, postal, or commercial directories | ** City, occupational, postal, or commercial directories | ||
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=== Census Indexes === | === Census Indexes === | ||
Census indexes can reduce by hours the time you take to search the census. There are many published surname and street indexes for the census. | Census indexes can reduce by hours the time you take to search the census. There are many published surname and street indexes for the census. Recent online indexes are helpful. | ||
'''Surname Indexes.''' Before you search the actual census, look for a surname index. There are many surname indexes for English censuses. Many of these indexes have been produced by family history societies in England. Most of the published indexes are available at the Family History Library. The indexes vary in format and information given. Some list surnames only while others give complete transcriptions. | '''Surname Indexes.''' Before you search the actual census, look for a surname index. There are many surname indexes for English censuses. Many of these indexes have been produced by family history societies in England. Most of the published indexes are available at the Family History Library. The indexes vary in format and information given. Some list surnames only while others give complete transcriptions. | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH or TOWN] -CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH or TOWN] -CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ||
You can also check the ''Census Surname Indexes ''register at the Family History Library. This register is not available in Family History Centers. | You can also check the ''Census Surname Indexes''register at the Family History Library. This register is not available in Family History Centers. | ||
For surname indexes that are not at the Family History Library, look in: | For surname indexes that are not at the Family History Library, look in: | ||
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'''Midlands-'''Cheshire, Hereford, Shropshire, Stafford, Worcester, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, and Warwick | '''Midlands-'''Cheshire, Hereford, Shropshire, Stafford, Worcester, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, and Warwick | ||
'''North Central-'''Lancashire | '''North Central-'''Lancashire and York | ||
'''Northern Borders and Miscellany-'''Channel Islands, Cumberland, Durham, Isle of Man, Northumberland, Royal Navy, Westmorland, and Miscellaneous | '''Northern Borders and Miscellany-'''Channel Islands, Cumberland, Durham, Isle of Man, Northumberland, Royal Navy, Westmorland, and Miscellaneous | ||
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Within the nationwide index are two indexes: | Within the nationwide index are two indexes: | ||
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** Surname Index (alphabetical by surname, then given name) | ** Surname Index (alphabetical by surname, then given name) | ||
** Birthplace Index (alphabetical by birthplace, then surname) | ** Birthplace Index (alphabetical by birthplace, then surname) | ||
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Within each of the county indexes are seven sections: | Within each of the county indexes are seven sections: | ||
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** Surname Index (alphabetical by surname, then given name) | ** Surname Index (alphabetical by surname, then given name) | ||
** Birthplace Index (alphabetical by surname, then birthplace) | ** Birthplace Index (alphabetical by surname, then birthplace) | ||
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** List of Institutions (alphabetical by institution’s name) | ** List of Institutions (alphabetical by institution’s name) | ||
See 1881 [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=1881_British_Census_Indexes.ASP British Census Indexes ](34933) | See 1881 [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=1881_British_Census_Indexes.ASP British Census Indexes](34933) for additional information. | ||
To locate the microfiche numbers for the 1881 census indexes, look in the Family History Library Catalog under: | To locate the microfiche numbers for the 1881 census indexes, look in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY, PARISH, or DISTRICT] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY, PARISH, or DISTRICT] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ||
You may also write to the [http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/ Family Records Centre ]and ask if a street index is available in their office. | You may also write to the [http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/ Family Records Centre]and ask if a street index is available in their office. | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
Genuki: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html<br | Genuki: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html<br>http://www.censusfinder.com/england.htm <br>http://www.census-online.com/links/England/<br>http://www.freecen.org.uk/ | ||
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