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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[ | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[England_Census]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Census: Further Information and Description]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Census Records and Indexes Online]] | ||
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Be aware of the date of each census for family members as that will help in determining the birth year for family members as it is reported. The date that each census was taken is as follows: | Be aware of the date of each census for family members as that will help in determining the birth year for family members as it is reported. The date that each census was taken is as follows: | ||
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| '''1841''' – June 6 | | '''1841''' – June 6 | ||
| '''1881''' – April 3 | |||
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| '''1851''' – March 30 | | '''1851''' – March 30 | ||
| '''1891''' – April 5 | |||
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| '''1861''' – April 7 | | '''1861''' – April 7 | ||
| '''1901''' – March 31 | |||
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| '''1871''' – April 2 | | '''1871''' – April 2 | ||
| '''1911''' – April 2 | |||
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GENUKI website in the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html Census section]. (Examples of Census - 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871) NOTE: Some of the websites have not yet updated their pages to include the 1911 census. [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/helpadvice/knowledge-base/census/index.jsp#issues Findmypast.com ]also provides a comprehensive overview which is also very helpful. | GENUKI website in the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html Census section]. (Examples of Census - 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871) NOTE: Some of the websites have not yet updated their pages to include the 1911 census. [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/helpadvice/knowledge-base/census/index.jsp#issues Findmypast.com ]also provides a comprehensive overview which is also very helpful. | ||
The census can also provide a good approximation of date and place of deaths and marriages. Census records are used in combination with church records and civil registration records in locating ancestors. | The census can also provide a good approximation of date and place of deaths and marriages. Census records are used in combination with church records and civil registration records in locating ancestors. | ||
==== 1911 ==== | ==== 1911 ==== | ||
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==== Online ==== | ==== Online ==== | ||
Several websites have now published online many of the census indexes and records from 1841-1911. The sites are as follows: | Several websites have now published online many of the census indexes and records from 1841-1911. The sites are as follows: | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE www.familysearch.org] - 1881 census free; (for the more effective searches<ref> [http://britishheritage4um.blogspot.com/2011/08/ten-powerful-search-features-in.html ''TEN POWERFUL “SEARCH” FEATURES IN THE FAMILYSEARCH.ORG SEARCH ENGINE!'']</ref>)<br> | |||
**[[England and Wales 1841 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1841]], [[England and Wales 1851 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1851]], [[England and Wales 1861 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1861]], [[England and Wales 1871 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1871]], [[England and Wales 1881 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1881]], [[England and Wales 1891 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1891]], [[England and Wales Census, 1901 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1901]] and [[England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1911]] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE www.familysearch.org] - 1881 census free; (for the more effective searches<ref> [http://britishheritage4um.blogspot.com/2011/08/ten-powerful-search-features-in.html ''TEN POWERFUL “SEARCH” FEATURES IN THE FAMILYSEARCH.ORG SEARCH ENGINE!'']</ref>)<br> | ||
* [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/grouplist.aspx?group=ukicen www.ancestry.co.uk] | **[[England and Wales 1841 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1841]], [[England and Wales 1851 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1851]], [[England and Wales 1861 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1861]], [[England and Wales 1871 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1871]], [[England and Wales 1881 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1881]], [[England and Wales 1891 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1891]], [[England and Wales Census, 1901 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1901]] and [[England and Wales Census, 1911 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|1911]] | ||
* [http://www.origins.net www.origins.net] | *[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/grouplist.aspx?group=ukicen www.ancestry.co.uk] | ||
* [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/search-menu/census-land-and-surveys www.findmypast.co.uk] | *[http://www.origins.net www.origins.net] | ||
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html www.genuki.org.uk] – links to indexes | *[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/search-menu/census-land-and-surveys www.findmypast.co.uk] | ||
* [http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk www.thegenealogist.co.uk] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html www.genuki.org.uk] – links to indexes | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk www.thegenealogist.co.uk] | |||
For the 1911 census: [http://www.1911census.co.uk www.1911census.co.uk] | For the 1911 census: [http://www.1911census.co.uk www.1911census.co.uk] | ||
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Census records are more easily available than ever before. Caution should be used when searching them for family members. Never assume what isn’t there or “leap” generations in linking individuals. | Census records are more easily available than ever before. Caution should be used when searching them for family members. Never assume what isn’t there or “leap” generations in linking individuals. | ||
==== Important Searching Point ==== | ==== Important Searching Point ==== | ||
A number of items need to be considered while searching census records for family members: | A number of items need to be considered while searching census records for family members: | ||
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Census details changed little from year to year. See a [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hitch/gendocs/census.html detailed listing] of the changes made to the census over the years starting in 1841. At the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html GENUKI] website you will find an excellent explanation of the census records and availability. (Examples of Census - [[1841 British Census Example|1841]], 1851, [[1861 British Census Example|1861]], 1871) NOTE: Many of the websites have not yet updated their pages to include the 1911 census.<br> {{further|England Census: Further Information and Description}} | Census details changed little from year to year. See a [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hitch/gendocs/census.html detailed listing] of the changes made to the census over the years starting in 1841. At the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html GENUKI] website you will find an excellent explanation of the census records and availability. (Examples of Census - [[1841 British Census Example|1841]], 1851, [[1861 British Census Example|1861]], 1871) NOTE: Many of the websites have not yet updated their pages to include the 1911 census.<br> {{further|England Census: Further Information and Description}} | ||
A [[Media:British_Census_Form.pdf|worksheet]] can be used to record information found in census records. | A [[Media:British_Census_Form.pdf|worksheet]] can be used to record information found in census records. | ||
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[[Category:Census_records_in_England]] [[Category:England|Census]] | [[Category:Census_records_in_England]] [[Category:England|Census]] | ||