Wales Census: Difference between revisions

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* Recording eligible voters (poll books)
* Recording eligible voters (poll books)


For information on many of these censuses, see the "[[Wales Military Records|Military Records]]," "[[Wales Church Records|Church Records]]," and "[[Wales Taxation|Taxation]]" sections of this outline. Poll books are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
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WALES, [COUNTY] - VOTING REGISTERS


=== National Census ===
=== National Census ===
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Census records less than 100 years old are confidential and cannot be searched by individuals. However, the 1901 census can be searched for you. To obtain an application and information about the cost for this search, write to:
Census records less than 100 years old are confidential and cannot be searched by individuals. However, the 1901 census can be searched for you. To obtain an application and information about the cost for this search, write to:


'''Office for National Statistics'''<br />Census Legislation, Room 4303<br />Segensworth Road, Titchfield<br />Fareham<br />Hampshire PO15 5RR<br />England <br />Internet: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/
'''Office for National Statistics'''<br>Census Legislation, Room 4303<br>Segensworth Road, Titchfield<br>Fareham<br>Hampshire PO15 5RR<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/


The search will be done only if you provide the name and address (at the time the census was taken) of the individual you are seeking. You must also get written consent of the person on the record or of a direct descendant. The individual’s age and birthplace will be the only information provided.
The search will be done only if you provide the name and address (at the time the census was taken) of the individual you are seeking. You must also get written consent of the person on the record or of a direct descendant. The individual’s age and birthplace will be the only information provided.
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Surname indexes produced in Wales give the Public Record Office reference, which usually includes a piece or bundle number. To convert the bundle number in the surname index to a Family History Library call number, use:
Surname indexes produced in Wales give the Public Record Office reference, which usually includes a piece or bundle number. To convert the bundle number in the surname index to a Family History Library call number, use:


* 1841 FHL book 942 X22p 1841; film 599273 
* 1841 FHL book 942 X22p 1841; film 599273
* 1851 FHL book 942 X23c
* 1851 FHL book 942 X23c
* 1861 FHL book 942 X2pib
* 1861 FHL book 942 X2pib
* 1871 FHL book 942 X23cp
* 1871 FHL book 942 X23cp
* 1881 FHL book 942 X22g; microfiche 6035786 
* 1881 FHL book 942 X22g; microfiche 6035786
* 1891 FHL book 942 X22i 1891
* 1891 FHL book 942 X22i 1891