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*[http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Free CEN] (from 1841 to 1891 see [http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Percent completed list]) | *[http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Free CEN] (from 1841 to 1891 see [http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Percent completed list]) | ||
The 1901 census | The 1901 census online site contains censuses from 1841 to 1891 and BMD at: (pay per view site)<br> | ||
*[http://www.1901censusonline.com 1901 Census of England]<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 43, 184); text-decoration: underline;"> | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
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When searching census records, remember: | When searching census records, remember: | ||
If possible, find your ancestor’s address for the time period of the census you are searching. In big cities an address will help you find your ancestor in a census, especially when street indexes exist for the city. | *Accept the ages with caution. | ||
*Given names may not be the same as the name recorded in church or vital records. | |||
*Information may be incorrect. | |||
*Names may be spelled as they sound. | |||
*Place-names may be misspelled. | |||
*If the family is not at the expected address, search the surrounding area. | |||
*Parts of the 1841 and 1861 censuses are faint and sometimes unreadable. | |||
*When you find your family in one census, search the earlier or later census records to find additional family members and to verify details. | |||
*Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census. | |||
*Search available census indexes before using the actual census records. | |||
*If possible, find your ancestor’s address for the time period of the census you are searching. In big cities an address will help you find your ancestor in a census, especially when street indexes exist for the city. | |||
The following sources may help you find an address: | The following sources may help you find an address: | ||
*Old letters | |||
*City, occupational, postal, or commercial directories | |||
*Certificates of births, marriages, and deaths | |||
*Church records of christenings, marriages, and burials | |||
*Probate records | |||
*Newspaper notices | |||
*Court records | |||
*Tax records | |||
*Rate books | |||
*Voting registers or poll books | |||
== Census Records at the Family History Library == | == Census Records at the Family History Library == |
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