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= <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold | = <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold">British Census</span> = | ||
A census is a count and description of the population. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how careful the enumerator was. English national censuses started in 1801 but usually contained only numbers of people living in a household. It wasn't until the census of 1841 that names were universally taken | A census is a count and description of the population. The percentage of people listed varies with the purpose of the census and how careful the enumerator was. English national censuses started in 1801 but usually contained only numbers of people living in a household. It wasn't until the census of 1841 that names were universally taken. The census has since been taken every 10 years except for 1941, when no census was taken. Census records for the England are closed for 100 years after the enumeration date, so the most recent census which is available is 1901. | ||
Some of the censuses can be found on the Internet, such as: | Some of the censuses can be found on the Internet, such as: | ||
An index to 1881 census for England and Wales can be found free at: | |||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp FamilySearch.org] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp FamilySearch.org] | ||
The 1841 1861 | The 1841 and 1861 England and Wales census indexes can be found free at: (individuals only, no households) | ||
*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 FamilySearch Record Search] | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 FamilySearch Record Search] | ||
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A full collection of British census can be found by subscription at: | A full collection of British census can be found by subscription at: | ||
*[http://www.findmypast. | *[http://www.findmypast.co.uk www.findmypast.co.uk] (1841, 1861, 1871, 1891 are indexed with images. Searching by address is possible. 1881 is an index only, without images. 1851 and 1901 are very incomplete.) | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ www.ancestry.com] ( | *[http://www.ancestry.com/ www.ancestry.com] (All censuses for England and Wales between 1841 and 1901. No search by address is possible. Requires either a subscription to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk www.ancestry.co.uk] or an international [http://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com] subscription. The library edition of the international subscription to [http://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com] is available for free at regional Family History Centers in the western part of the US, and at the London Family History Centre in London.) | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk www.thegenealogist.co.uk] (All censuses for England and Wales between 1841 and 1901. Search by address or keyword or for a specific county only is possible. Requires a subscription.) | |||
*[http://www.britishorigins.co.uk www.britishorigins.co.uk] (Censuses for England and Wales for 1841 and 1861. Pay for view, no subscription possible.) | |||
Indexes for parts of the full collection of British Censuses can be found here for free: (individuals and families) | Indexes for parts of the full collection of British Censuses can be found here for free: (individuals and families) | ||
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*[http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Free CEN] (from 1841 to 1891 see [http://www.freecen.org.uk/statistics.html Percent completed list]) | *[http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl Free CEN] (from 1841 to 1891 see [http://www.freecen.org.uk/statistics.html Percent completed list]) | ||
The 1901 census online site contains censuses from 1841 to 1891 and BMD at: (pay per view site)<br> | 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 | *[http://www.1901censusonline.com 1901 Census of England]<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0,43,184); text-decoration: underline"> </span> | ||
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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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== The National Census == | == The National Census == | ||
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px | <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px">National census records are especially valuable because they list nearly the entire population and are readily available at many repositories, including the Family History Library.</span><br> | ||
The English government has taken censuses every 10 years since 1801, except 1941. The first genealogically useful national census was taken in 1841. | The English government has taken censuses every 10 years since 1801, except 1941. The first genealogically useful national census was taken in 1841. | ||
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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. | ||
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=== Online Training from the Family History Library for the British Census === | === Online Training from the Family History Library for the British Census === | ||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial"> </span> | ||
Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In | |||
the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of | |||
these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods | |||
of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City | |||
area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom | |||
setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics | |||
of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are | |||
called:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: | |||
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<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'"></span>'''<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial">[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/Education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Family History Research Series Online]</span>''' | ||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span> | ||
Overview</span> | |||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">Lesson 2: Census Records</span> | ||
Records</span> | |||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">Lesson 3: Civil Registration</span> | ||
Registration</span> | |||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">Lesson 4: Church Records</span> | ||
Records</span> | |||
<span style=" | <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">Lesson 5: Find Your Ancestors</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial"></span> | ||
Ancestors</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: | |||
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== Enumerated Census Fields and Examples == | == Enumerated Census Fields and Examples == | ||
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*Whether Blind, Deaf, or Dumb | *Whether Blind, Deaf, or Dumb | ||
[[1871 British Census Example|1871 British Census Example]]<br><br> | [[1871 British Census Example|1871 British Census Example]]<br><br> | ||
== Census Indexes == | == Census Indexes == | ||