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Ireland, Dublin and Belfast City Census Heads of Household Index, 1851 - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection will include records from 1851. | This collection will include records from 1851. | ||
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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 | 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 | ||
== | == Collection Contents == | ||
This index may contain the following information: | This index may contain the following information: | ||
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*County | *County | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
'''To search this collection by name:'''<br> | '''To search this collection by name:'''<br> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
*Use the head of household name to connect to other ancestors. | *Use the head of household name to connect to other ancestors. | ||
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*Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area. | *Use the residence to search for civil or land records in the area. | ||
== Tips to Keep in Mind == | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
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== | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | ||