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A list of existing pre-1841 census records and other census records is found in both of the following books: | A list of existing pre-1841 census records and other census records is found in both of the following books: | ||
*Chapman, Colin R. Pre-1841 ''Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles''. 4th ed. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (Family History Library | *Chapman, Colin R. Pre-1841 ''Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles''. 4th ed. Dursley, England: Lochin Publishing, 1994. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 X27cc|disp=942 X27cc}} 1994.) | ||
*Gibson, Jeremy, and Mervyn Medlycott. ''Local Census Listings 1522–1930: Holdings in the British Isles''. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1992. (Family History Library | *Gibson, Jeremy, and Mervyn Medlycott. ''Local Census Listings 1522–1930: Holdings in the British Isles''. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1992. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 X23gj|disp=book 942 X23gj}}.). | ||
Census records less than 100 years old have been treated as confidential and not made available for searching by individuals. The ''"100 year rule"'' was introduced by government in 1966 but the ''"Freedom Of Information Act 2000"'' has been used to nullify this ruling. Therefore the government has decided to release the 1911 Census early, in 2009. However, the ''"1920 Census Act"'' specifically applies a 100 year rule to the 1921 and later censuses and early releases of these censuses are unlikely without change in legislation. | Census records less than 100 years old have been treated as confidential and not made available for searching by individuals. The ''"100 year rule"'' was introduced by government in 1966 but the ''"Freedom Of Information Act 2000"'' has been used to nullify this ruling. Therefore the government has decided to release the 1911 Census early, in 2009. However, the ''"1920 Census Act"'' specifically applies a 100 year rule to the 1921 and later censuses and early releases of these censuses are unlikely without change in legislation. | ||
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'''Important:''' Several Welsh census records are lost! The 1841 censuses of upper '''Merthyr Tydfil''' and the entire parishes of '''Wrexham''' and '''Ruabon''' in the north-east are missing, as are many of the 1861 censuses. Sometimes, a lost census return is found and the ''Clwyd Family History Society'' have 'retrieved' parts of the Wrexham returns for 1841. Announcements about records that are found are usually given by a family history society journal for the area that is involved. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for information on locating a family history society journal. It is sometimes possible to locate another record that can substitute for a census. For example, part of the missing census for Merthyr Tydfil can be supplemented with the following record: | '''Important:''' Several Welsh census records are lost! The 1841 censuses of upper '''Merthyr Tydfil''' and the entire parishes of '''Wrexham''' and '''Ruabon''' in the north-east are missing, as are many of the 1861 censuses. Sometimes, a lost census return is found and the ''Clwyd Family History Society'' have 'retrieved' parts of the Wrexham returns for 1841. Announcements about records that are found are usually given by a family history society journal for the area that is involved. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for information on locating a family history society journal. It is sometimes possible to locate another record that can substitute for a census. For example, part of the missing census for Merthyr Tydfil can be supplemented with the following record: | ||
*Glamorgan Family History Society. ''Register of cottage leases, Dowlais Iron Company, 1818–1877.'' [Glamorgan, Wales]: Glamorgan Family History Society, [1996?]. (Family History Library | *Glamorgan Family History Society. ''Register of cottage leases, Dowlais Iron Company, 1818–1877.'' [Glamorgan, Wales]: Glamorgan Family History Society, [1996?]. (Family History Library {{FHL|942.97%2FD2 R2g|disp=book 942.97/D2 R2g}}.) | ||
== Searching Census Records == | == Searching Census Records == | ||
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The Family History Library has microfilm copies of all of the government censuses from 1841–1891. 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 of the government censuses from 1841–1891. 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: | ||
*''Index of Place Names Showing the Library Microfilm Numbers for the 1841–1891 Census Records of England, Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1992. (Family History Library | *''Index of Place Names Showing the Library Microfilm Numbers for the 1841–1891 Census Records of England, Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1992. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 X2pi|disp=book 942 X2pi; microfiche 6024509}}.) | ||
The microfilm and microfiche numbers may also be found in the Family History Library Catalog in the Place Search under: | The microfilm and microfiche numbers may also be found in the Family History Library Catalog in the Place Search under: | ||
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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 Family History Library | *1841 Family History Library {{FHL|168243|title-id|disp=book 942 X22p 1841; film 599273}} | ||
*1851 Family History Library | *1851 Family History Library {{FHL|942 X23c|disp=book 942 X23c}} | ||
*1861 Family History Library | *1861 Family History Library {{FHL|942 X2pib|disp=book 942 X2pib}} | ||
*1871 Family History Library | *1871 Family History Library {{FHL|942 X23cp|disp=book 942 X23cp}} | ||
*1881 Family History Library | *1881 Family History Library {{FHL|942 X22g|disp=book 942 X22g; microfiche 6035786}} | ||
*1891 Family History Library | *1891 Family History Library {{FHL|942 X22i|disp=book 942 X22i}} 1891 | ||
The Family History Library Catalog lists surname indexes under: | The Family History Library Catalog lists surname indexes under: | ||
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To find surname indexes which may not be available at the Family History Library, look in: | To find surname indexes which may not be available at the Family History Library, look in: | ||
*Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, eds. ''Marriage, Census and Other Indexes for Family Historians.'' 6th ed. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library | *Gibson, Jeremy, and Elizabeth Hampson, eds. ''Marriage, Census and Other Indexes for Family Historians.'' 6th ed. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D22m|disp=book 942 D22m 1996.}}) This is an inventory of the indexes that are available for marriage, census and other helpful genealogical records. It is arranged by country and then by county. | ||
'''1881 Census.''' There is a complete transcription and index on microfiche for the 1881 census returns of England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the Royal Navy. The index is also available on compact disc, with a partial transcription. | '''1881 Census.''' There is a complete transcription and index on microfiche for the 1881 census returns of England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and the Royal Navy. The index is also available on compact disc, with a partial transcription. | ||
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You can also determine if a street index is available at the Family History Library by looking in: | You can also determine if a street index is available at the Family History Library by looking in: | ||
*''Register of Towns Indexed by Streets.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1998. (Family History Library | *''Register of Towns Indexed by Streets.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1998. (Family History Library {{FHL|740425|title-id|disp=book 942 X22r 1999; microfiche 6026692}}.) | ||
If the above register does not list the town or district you need for a particular year, look for a street index in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | If the above register does not list the town or district you need for a particular year, look for a street index in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||