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Although the 1841 census is of great value, it had some limitations. It was originally produced on blue paper and inscribed with pencil. Many of the original images on film were very poor but the digital quality has improved them. In the 1841 census, relationships were not given, the age of individuals older than 15 years was rounded down, and specific birthplaces were not provided. The 1851 census and subsequent censuses provide more detailed information, making it easier to find family members. | Although the 1841 census is of great value, it had some limitations. It was originally produced on blue paper and inscribed with pencil. Many of the original images on film were very poor but the digital quality has improved them. In the 1841 census, relationships were not given, the age of individuals older than 15 years was rounded down, and specific birthplaces were not provided. The 1851 census and subsequent censuses provide more detailed information, making it easier to find family members. | ||
Census details changed little from year to year. See a [http://www.thepotteries.org/education/census.htm 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. <br> {{further|England Census: Further Information and Description}} | |||
The percentages shown in the chart to the right are the percentage of increase in population since the previous census year. | The percentages shown in the chart to the right are the percentage of increase in population since the previous census year. | ||
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#Indexes may be incomplete or incorrect – indexers were not always accurate.<br> | #Indexes may be incomplete or incorrect – indexers were not always accurate.<br> | ||
If you cannot find a person it means you need to vary your search parameters or search in other indexes. If you believe your ancestor was in a particular census area, search the census even if your ancestor is not in the index. | If you cannot find a person it means you need to vary your search parameters or search in other indexes. If you believe your ancestor was in a particular census area, search the census even if your ancestor is not in the index.<br> | ||
==== Searching Tips ==== | ==== Searching Tips ==== | ||