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=== Dates the census was taken === | === Dates the census was taken === | ||
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Many people in Scotland have similar names, so the more you can narrow your search, the better for results. | Many people in Scotland have similar names, so the more you can narrow your search, the better for results. | ||
=== Smaller Local Census Surname Indexes at the Family History Library === | |||
In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals and family history societies in Scotland, that cover specific counties, districts or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county, and which are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection. | In addition to the nationwide census surname indexes, there are many smaller surname indexes, created by individuals and family history societies in Scotland, that cover specific counties, districts or parishes. The following links will direct you to pages that show these smaller surname indexes for each county, and which are found in the [[Family History Library]]'s collection. | ||
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=== Street Name Indexes at the Family History Library === | |||
The Family History Library has some street indexes in booklet form or microform. To find them, look in the[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog library ]and do a Place Search for any of these combinations: | |||
SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | |||
[COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | |||
[PARISH or TOWN], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | |||
'''1881 Surname Index''' | |||
The 1881 Scottish census index is also available on microfiche. Each county has indexes arranged by: | |||
*Surname | |||
*Birthplace | |||
*Census place. | |||
*A transcription of the census as it appears on the microfilm. | |||
The indexes and transcriptions are available on microfiche at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, the Registrar General, and at record offices and family history societies in the British Isles. | |||
A national index for Scotland is also available. The national index consists of a surname index and a birthplace index. The county birthplace indexes are organized first by surname and then by birthplace. The national birthplace index is organized first by birthplace and then by surname. | |||
To find the numbers for the 1881 census indexes, look in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog ]under: | |||
SCOTLAND - CENSUS - 1881 - INDEXES | |||
[COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - 1881 - INDEXES | |||
'''Street Indexes''' | |||
If you have your ancestor’s street address for the time period of the census you are searching, you may search the census for that address and see if your ancestor is there. Street indexes exist for larger towns or cities. | |||
You might find an address in letters, directories, civil registration certificates, church records, court records, and tax records. | |||
You can find the street indexes listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] under [CITY], [COUNTY], SCOTLAND - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES. | |||
== Statistical Data From Pre 1841 Censuses == | |||
There are statistical charts available for the 1801, 1811, 1821, and 1831 census. See the article, [[Online Historical Population Reports|Histpop — 'The Online Historical Population Reports Project'.]] The census gathered statistical data that allows one to see the economy of the people. It notes occupations, housing, population for every parish in Scotland. It notes changes from the previous census and reasons for the changes. The parish of Urr noted below had more Houses than any other parish in Kirkcudbrightshire in 1831. | |||
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