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== National Census == | |||
National census records are especially valuable because they list nearly the entire population and are readily available at many repositories, including the Family History Library. | National census records are especially valuable because they list nearly the entire population and are readily available at many repositories, including the Family History Library. | ||
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Chapman, Colin R. ''Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles''. Fourth Edition. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (FHL book 942 X27cc.) | Chapman, Colin R. ''Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles''. Fourth Edition. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (FHL book 942 X27cc.) | ||
== Understanding the Census == | |||
The 1841 census was taken on 7 June. The censuses taken between 1851 through 1931 were conducted between 31 March and 8 April. Instructions to the census taker were to list only those persons who spent the night in each household when the census was taken. Those traveling, staying at boarding schools, or working away from home were listed where they spent the night. For example, night watchmen are often listed under their employer’s business address rather than with their families. | The 1841 census was taken on 7 June. The censuses taken between 1851 through 1931 were conducted between 31 March and 8 April. Instructions to the census taker were to list only those persons who spent the night in each household when the census was taken. Those traveling, staying at boarding schools, or working away from home were listed where they spent the night. For example, night watchmen are often listed under their employer’s business address rather than with their families. | ||
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The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | The census office organized the censuses by civil registration districts, which were subdivided into enumeration districts. The only exception is the 1841 census which was arranged by ''hundreds'' (administrative subdivisions of land). On the census films, each enumeration district includes a title page with the district number and a description of the area covered by the district. | ||
== Searching Census Records == | |||
When searching census records, remember: | When searching census records, remember: | ||
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** Voting registers or poll books | ** Voting registers or poll books | ||
== Census Records at the Family History Library == | |||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of all national censuses from 1841 to 1891. The following work, commonly known as the ''Census Register'', gives film numbers for each census year and is arranged by parish, town, village, or city: | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of all national censuses from 1841 to 1891. The following work, commonly known as the ''Census Register'', gives film numbers for each census year and is arranged by parish, town, village, or city: | ||
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Population tables and other census aids may help you pinpoint a location on the microfilm or solve unusual difficulties you may have in finding a locality on the census. See [[England Civil Registration]]. | Population tables and other census aids may help you pinpoint a location on the microfilm or solve unusual difficulties you may have in finding a locality on the census. See [[England Civil Registration]]. | ||
== Census Indexes == | |||
Census indexes can reduce by hours the time you take to search the census. There are many published surname and street indexes for the census. Recent online indexes are helpful. | Census indexes can reduce by hours the time you take to search the census. There are many published surname and street indexes for the census. Recent online indexes are helpful. | ||
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Many surname indexes do not give a Family History Library microfilm number. The indexes list a piece number, The National Archives reference number. You may determine which microfilm a piece number is on by using one of the following registers: | Many surname indexes do not give a Family History Library microfilm number. The indexes list a piece number, The National Archives reference number. You may determine which microfilm a piece number is on by using one of the following registers: | ||
== Census == | |||
'''1841''' Family History Library book Ref 942 X22p 1841; film 599273 | '''1841''' Family History Library book Ref 942 X22p 1841; film 599273 | ||
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You may also write to the [http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/ Family Records Centre]and ask if a street index is available in their office. | You may also write to the [http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/ Family Records Centre]and ask if a street index is available in their office. | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||