0
edits
m
no edit summary
No edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
=== Understanding the Census === | === Understanding the Census === | ||
The Scottish government has taken a census every ten years since 1801 except in 1941. The censuses from 1841 to 1891 are available for public use. | The Scottish government has taken a census every ten years since 1801 except in 1941. The censuses from 1841 to 1891 are available for public use. | ||
| Line 34: | Line 33: | ||
| 31 March 1901 | | 31 March 1901 | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Census Content === | === Census Content === | ||
You will find the following information in censuses: | You will find the following information in censuses: | ||
| Line 47: | Line 43: | ||
The census takers usually rounded the ages of those over fifteen down to a multiple of five years. For example, someone who was actually fifty-nine would be listed as fifty-five. | The census takers usually rounded the ages of those over fifteen down to a multiple of five years. For example, someone who was actually fifty-nine would be listed as fifty-five. | ||
'''1851 and Later.''' From 1851 to 1931, censuses were taken between 30 March and 7 April. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, and parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which give country only) of each member of the household. | '''1851 and Later.''' From 1851 to 1931, censuses were taken between 30 March and 7 April. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, and parish and county of birth (except foreign births, which give country only) of each member of the household. | ||
=== Finding Census Records === | === Finding Census Records === | ||
The Family History Library has 1841 through 1891 censuses on microfilm. To obtain the microfilm numbers, look in the [http://webview/supermainframeset.asp?display=start Family History Library Catalog] under SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS. | The Family History Library has 1841 through 1891 censuses on microfilm. To obtain the microfilm numbers, look in the [http://webview/supermainframeset.asp?display=start Family History Library Catalog] under SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS. | ||
| Line 65: | Line 59: | ||
=== Searching Census Records === | === Searching Census Records === | ||
When searching any census records, remember: | When searching any census records, remember: | ||
* To search indexes first (see below) | * To search indexes first (see below) | ||
* Information in the census | * Information in the census | ||
| Line 81: | Line 73: | ||
* There could be surname or street indexes for the locality which can shorten the search. | * There could be surname or street indexes for the locality which can shorten the search. | ||
* A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | * A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | ||
=== Census Indexes === | === Census Indexes === | ||
Since more indexes to the Scottish census are becoming available, it is always wise to see whether a surname index or a street index exists before you search the actual census. | Since more indexes to the Scottish census are becoming available, it is always wise to see whether a surname index or a street index exists before you search the actual census. | ||
| Line 94: | Line 82: | ||
As you search this database you will be able to search many options such as: | As you search this database you will be able to search many options such as: | ||
* Occupation | * Occupation | ||
* First Name | * First Name | ||
| Line 117: | Line 104: | ||
Some information will be needed to use this site such as: | Some information will be needed to use this site such as: | ||
* First and Last Name of the individual | * First and Last Name of the individual | ||
* Parish number ( if you have it and it is available to you) | * Parish number ( if you have it and it is available to you) | ||
| Line 163: | Line 149: | ||
''Scottish Censuses''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (FHL Reg 941 X2Ce; fiche 6035795.) | ''Scottish Censuses''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (FHL Reg 941 X2Ce; fiche 6035795.) | ||
Additional information on the census is available by [[Census Images|clicking here]]. | Additional information on the census is available by [[Census Images|clicking here]]. | ||
[[Category:Scotland]] | [[Category:Scotland]] | ||