Findmypast also offers feebased access to available british national census records from 18411911. However, installing the family history resource file viewer 4. On sunday night, 5 april 1891, each householder was required to supply the personal details of any person including visitors and servants who had either stayed overnight or had returned to the household on the following monday. The 1841 census was the first to intentionally record names of all individuals in a household or institution. Incomplete citation to 1871 census collection for england. The 1871 census was taken on the night of 2 april, 1871. The uk observes a 100 year privacy rule for census records. The united kingdom census of 1911 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of sunday 2 april 1911, and was the eighth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. Online access to the indexes for 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 and images of the 1861, 1871, 1891 and 1901 census returns is available here on scotlandspeople. It was described as the first modern census as it was the first to record information about every member of the household, and administered as a. Search and view 1861 england and wales census subscription also includes 1871, 1881, 1891, and 1901 censuses. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services.
The united kingdom census of 1891 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 56 april 1891, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. At the time of the 1891 census, queen victoria was the british monarch, the londonparis telephone system has just opened and sherlock holmes would appear for the first time in the strand magazine in june. Although a uk census had been conducted every ten years since 1801, this was only the third decennial census to collect personal information. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule giving the address of the household, the names, ages, sex, occupations and places of birth of each individual residing in his or her accommodation. The amount of information listed varies, but the 1901 census records usually include the following information about your ancestor. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. The occupations in the 1851 census are ranked in order of the numbers employed. We hold records of the census of the population of scotland for 1841 and every tenth. Uk census information can provide the full name, exact age, relationship to head of household, sex.
Please visit our pre1841 census information page for more details of the background and history of the pre1841 census returns. In every census year an enumerator delivered a form to each household in the. The enactment of the population act 1840 meant a new procedure was adopted for taking the 1841 census. The headings listed the questions asked on each census in pdf format. On this website, you will find some practical information about the uk 1861 census and how to use it to research your family history. In 1871 parliament passed the bank holidays act giving england, wales and ireland four bank holidays five in scotland.
Online access to uk census records is available through a number of providers. The 1871 uk census is virtually identical to that from 1861, with the addition of a number of categories of disability in the blinddeaf and dumb section. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1871 census of england and wales. A much more recent compilation following the immensely popular 1861 worldwide army index, the 1871 edition was compiled from war office paylists held at the national archives in series wo 101112 and lists all commissioned officers, ncos and other ranks serving in the apriljune quarter of 1871 together with their regimental hq location. The statistics included in this release provide the first detailed cross tabulations of two or more topics from the census that add to the detail already provided in earlier releases. Currently, the censuses from 1841 to 1911 are available for public use. I have successfully installed british isles vital records index onto the programme but it will not allow me to add on the 1881 british census and 1881 national index. We cannot be held responsible for the content of the many sites we link to. Cricklade registration district, wootton bassett subdistrict, ed 8c, household 9. A census is a complete population count for a given area or place taken on a specific date. For this purpose, canada was divided into 206 census districts and 1,701 subdistricts. England and wales census, 1871 familysearch historical.
Public access to individual census returns in england and wales is normally restricted under the. The census contains detailed information on each individual who spent the night in each household including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender, occupation, and birthplace. Guide to census reports great britain 18011966 her majestys stationery. Find your ancestors in the census with the free search available on our website. England and wales census, 1871, index and images, familysearch s. The 1861 census for scotland was taken on the night of 78 april 1861. The 1871 census for scotland was taken on the night of 23 april 1871. Enumeration forms were distributed to all households a few days before the census night and. Census schedules consist of large sheets with preprinted rows and columns.
History the 1871 census for england was taken on the night of 2 april 1871. The process of collecting population data for this census included the assignment of 2,789 enumerators to designated areas. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, occupation, place of. The 1871 england census contains information about a household s occupants including birthplaces, occupations, and health. The schedules are arranged by county and then divided by civil parish, while some are further subdivided into smaller enumeration districts, each district being an area that could be enumerated in a day. If you are interested in reading more about the history of the british. It identified all individuals in a household, along with their relationship to the head of the family. Therefore the 1911 census is currently the most recent one that can be accessed. In total, enumerators gathered information on 3,485,761 individuals in canada. You will also find some practical information about the uk census and how to use it to research your family. Some transcripts of census records covering england. The 1939 register is available however and is an exception as it is not strictly a census. From 1851 to 1901 a census entry for a new household is indicated by a new schedule number.
The complete guide to the british census bespoke genealogy. This webpage provides links to digitised copies of census of population and dwellings reports and results, from 1871 to 1911. Because of this situation with 1931 and 1941 census records there will be a thirty year gap. The general register office for scotland holds the census records for all scotland. My free census is a census directory to help you find free england census records online. Census questions are modified at each census in order to reflect the needs of the time. The united kingdom census of 1841 recorded the occupants of every united kingdom household on the night of 6 june 1841. At the time of the 1891 census, queen victoria was the british monarch, the londonparis telephone system has just opened and sherlock holmes would appear for the first time in the strand magazine in june in this census householders were.
Because the census is online, i do not bother with any of the old cd sets and yes, i purchased the 1881 census set, myself. The united kingdom census of 1871 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 2 april 1871, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. The first uk census took place in 1801, and occurred every ten years throughout the 19th century. Schedules were taken round to each household in advance and details of all the people in the house on census night were filled in by the householder. This project includes three types of census forms household, vessel, and institution. Our websites main search box will not search within these files. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1891 census of england and wales. As well as searching for a person, you can also search the 1871 census by address ideal for tracing your house history or exploring the local history of an area.
There can also be differences in the questions between countries. Incomplete citation to 1871 census collection for england and wales edit subject the citation given for an entry in the 1871 census for england is as follows. Also, alice through the looking glass by lewis carroll was published. The results found that there were 234,762,593 people in the british empire. Instructions were supplied to the lords of the admiralty for the enumeration of persons on board royal navy vessels in scottish waters. Incomplete citation to 1871 census collection for england and wales edit subject. Census records are one of the best ways to locate ancestors at a given place and time. The 1861 census was taken on the night of sunday 7th april 1861. The citation given for an entry in the 1871 census for england is as follows. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1871 census for england.
The 1871 news will provide you with a snapshot of some of the events that happened that year. A research guide introducing census records as sources for family history. Sex indicated by which column the age is recorded in. My free census search free england census records online. Aug 21, 20 this webpage provides links to digitised copies of census of population and dwellings reports and results, from 1871 to 1911. Census records are released 100 years after they are taken, meaning the 1921 census will be released to the public in 2021. Occupations from english census 18511871 mots castle. Freecen offers a free, online database of the 19th century uk census returns. Number of family, household, or institution in order of visitation.
I was able to install the 1881 british census scotland region with no problem. Place name of street, place, or road, and name or number of house name of each person that had spent the night in that household. Genealogy is one of the fastestdeveloping hobbies in the uk. The census records which have been published relate to the occupants of each household on the date given below. When the 1871 census was taken on the night of 2 april 1871 the total population was recorded as 26,072,036. The 1841 census is considered to be the first modern uk census. Online access to the indexes for 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 and images of the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1891 and 1901 census returns is available here on scotlandspeople. Compiled from parliamentary papers 18523, 1863 and 1873. The uk 1871 census each householder was required to complete a census schedule giving the address of the household, the names, ages, sex, occupations and places of birth of each individual residing in his or her accommodation.
Index to the population schedule for scotland showing population as of 2 april 1871. By noting how many households there were in a building, and whether the household included servants or boarders or visitors, you can gain insight into the social circumstances of the. Jun 22, 2016 however, installing the family history resource file viewer 4. A pdf of this guide can be downloaded for ease of printing. The united kingdom census of 1881 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 34 april 1881, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. England and wales in 1871 enumerators were asked to record the number of. Census records in england and wales society of genealogists. Microsoft word 0record guide census records 1871 census instructions. There are many online resources to help you in your search for 1891 census records. The census occurred as of the night of april 23, 1871. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, occupation, place of birth and place of residence. Genealogy data and information found online, should verified against original sources. Many workhouse census listings, mainly from the 1881 census, are included on this website and are linked to the main web page for a particular location use the search box at the top of the screen or the workhouse locations menu option at the left.
Customs officials dealt with returns from vessels in harbours and docks or trading along the coast. The 1871 uk, england and wales census will be divided into several. The first national census of ireland was conducted in 1821 but, unfortunately, very few pre1841 census records of ireland survive. A list of existing pre1841 census records and other census records is found in both of the following books. When the 1891 census was taken on april 5th, the total population of england, wales and scotland was recorded as 33,015,701. For the first time, the general register office attempted to coordinate taking a census across all the colonies and dependencies in the british empire. Answers to census questions were to reflect the individuals status as of april 2nd, regardless of the day the enumeration actually took place. History the 1871 united kingdom census records today search tips interesting facts faq related information. The british government undertakes the census for policy and planning purposes, and publishes the results in printed reports and on the website of the office for national statistics ons. The few surviving pre1841 censuses generally contain only names of the headof household.