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→1841: For a clear, easy-to-read, PDF census heading sample see also [https://s3.amazonaws.com/ps-services-us-east-1-914248642252/s3/research-wiki-elasticsearch-prod-s3bucket/images/a/a4/1841_and_1851_Headings_for_the_Census_of_England_and_Wales.pdf18
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(→1841: For a clear, easy-to-read, PDF census heading sample see also [https://s3.amazonaws.com/ps-services-us-east-1-914248642252/s3/research-wiki-elasticsearch-prod-s3bucket/images/a/a4/1841_and_1851_Headings_for_the_Census_of_England_and_Wales.pdf18) |
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*A column indicating if born out of the country, i.e. “S” for Scotland; “I” for Ireland | *A column indicating if born out of the country, i.e. “S” for Scotland; “I” for Ireland | ||
*Year of Birth: Although the age was rounded down, the year of birth was inadvertantly rounded up. There will be a large discrepancy to be mindful of when looking for accurate dates. For example: Johnny is 39 but is rounded down to 35. His year of birth is 1802. Rounding it down it should show as 1806; but because of the error it shows as 1811. | *Year of Birth: Although the age was rounded down, the year of birth was inadvertantly rounded up. There will be a large discrepancy to be mindful of when looking for accurate dates. For example: Johnny is 39 but is rounded down to 35. His year of birth is 1802. Rounding it down it should show as 1806; but because of the error it shows as 1811. | ||
[[Image:1861 British Census.jpg|right|350px|1861 British Census.jpg]] | |||
Only individuals in the home on the census night were listed on the forms with the exception of individuals working through the evening and returning home in the morning. If a family member was visiting they would be listed in that person's home. Note: Individuals who were staying in other locations were listed by the owner of the establishment and this included those who were living in tents. | Only individuals in the home on the census night were listed on the forms with the exception of individuals working through the evening and returning home in the morning. If a family member was visiting they would be listed in that person's home. Note: Individuals who were staying in other locations were listed by the owner of the establishment and this included those who were living in tents. | ||
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This census was conducted by the Registrar General and has the identifying marks of "HO" which stands for 'Home Office'. The returns were sorted and copied into enumerator's books in the format seen today in the digitized online records. | This census was conducted by the Registrar General and has the identifying marks of "HO" which stands for 'Home Office'. The returns were sorted and copied into enumerator's books in the format seen today in the digitized online records. | ||
[ | For a clear, easy-to-read, PDF census heading sample see also [https://s3.amazonaws.com/ps-services-us-east-1-914248642252/s3/research-wiki-elasticsearch-prod-s3bucket/images/a/a4/1841_and_1851_Headings_for_the_Census_of_England_and_Wales.pdf1841_and_1851_Headings_for_the_Census_of_England_and_Wales.pdf 1841 and 1851 Headings for the Census of England and Wales]. | ||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | |||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England_and_Wales_1841_Census_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) England and Wales Census, 1841 (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England_and_Wales_1841_Census_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) England and Wales Census, 1841 (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
=== 1851 to 1901 === | === 1851 to 1901 === | ||