Meanwhile, at home here in the uk, its business as usual. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1911 census of england and wales. 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. The commission appointed under the local government scotland act 1889 was still in the process of assessing the boundaries of civil parishes and counties at the time. Be patient, some pages especially census make take a while to download. As the new king, he wanted an accounting of land owners who held lands belonging to the crown along with. Find your ancestors in minutes with the london census complete name index. Free census records online from the 1891 census for london discover your ancestors for free, with our database of 1891 census records for london, england. 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. Area and population in registration districts and subdistricts and in civil parishes. This site does not support the current version of your web browser. A census name index is an index of names compiled from the census records, and enable you to search for a person by surname, forename and age.
Why not try a free search of the london census online. The united kingdom census 1901 was the 11th nationwide census conducted in the united kingdom of great britain and ireland, and was done on 1 april 1901 relating to the persons returned as living at midnight on sunday, march 31st. The first complete census in england was conducted in 1086 under william. Millions of people are now researching their family history using tools like cdroms and online databases to build their family trees. Census name indexes and transcripts are available online. A census has been taken in england and wales, and separately for scotland, every. 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. Search and view 1861 england and wales census subscription also includes 1871, 1881, 1891, and 1901 censuses. 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. Genealogy is one of the fastest developing hobbies in the uk. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1891 census of england and wales. The first complete census in england was conducted in 1086 under william the conqueror who was the first norman king of england. Instantly search our comprehensive database for your relatives from victorian times. To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or install another browser.
These documents can be downloaded free of charge as digital microfilm. The 1911 is thought to be one of the most important record sets as it will show family records in detail before the ww1. Census of canada, 1891 library and archives canada. The united kingdom census 1901 was the 11th nationwide census conducted in the united kingdom of great britain and ireland, and was done on 1 april 1901 relating to the persons returned as living at midnight on sunday, march 31st the total population of the england and wales, scotland, and ireland including what is now the republic of ireland was 41,458,721 of. Enumerators schedules of returns made by heads of households, which include the names, age, sex, occupation and parish and county of birth of individual members of the population of england, wales and the channel islands. A census is a statistical count of the population of a country taken for the purpose of accurate government representation, tax collection and military purposes. Millions of people are now researching their family history using tools like cdroms and online databases to build their family trees one of the main sources of information available to genealogists is the census records which were taken every ten years in england and wales. Those people who use spreadsheets will likely be familiar with the concept.
Statistics on coverage are listed, by county, on their website. The united kingdom census 1891 was a census of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland carried out on 5 april 1891. Canada, norway and austria were quick to follow and the machine was used to process their 1891 census. London census data is available for the years 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911. As the new king, he wanted an accounting of land owners who held lands belonging.
This is the first available census to be filled in by your ancestors, enabling you to view your ancestors handwriting. Transcripts are more detailed than indexes, and enable you to search across all the fields, such as occupation and address. Freecen uk census records england, scotland, wales. My free census is a census directory to help you find free england census records online. My free census search free england census records online.
One of the main sources of information available to genealogists is the census records which were taken every ten years in england and wales. Discover your ancestors details from the 1891 census, which recorded the details of every person and household in england, wales and scotland. There are free indexes to all of these census returns at, with links to the images on findmypast. The best way of proceeding is to run a search without applying any until you get a good sample of results e. Uk census information can provide the full name, exact age, relationship to head of household, sex, occupation, parish and county of birth, medical disabilities and. Genealogy data and information found online, should verified against original sources. The first uk census took place in 1801, and occurred every ten years throughout the 19th century. You can search for surname, or first name, birthplace or occupation. If you do not have acrobat reader installed you can download it for free now. Census of canada, 189091 recensement du canada, 189091. About 1841 england census this database will detail those persons enumerated in the 1841 census of england and is an everyname index.
Taken on 3rd april 1881, the census collected the following information from yorkshire. Uk, isle of man and channel islands census of england and wales, 1921, preliminary report including tables of the population enumerated in england and wales administrative and parliamentary areas and in scotland, the isle of man, and the channel islands on 1920th june 1921 bpp 1921 xvi cmd. Each location collection features the main spreadsheet as well as a tracker and checklist. We cannot be held responsible for the content of the many sites we link to. The censustools spreadsheet pack includes census spreadsheets for the us, canada, england, ireland, and scotland as well as state spreadsheets for iowa, kansas, massachusetts, minnesota, new jersey, new york, rhode island, and wisconsin. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1891 census for england.
This was also the first census to employ women census takers and the first to ask in wales about the ability to speak welsh. When the 1891 census was taken on april 5th, the total population of england, wales and scotland was recorded as 33,015,701. Registration areas and sanitary districts, table 2. About 1891 wales census this database will detail those persons enumerated in the 1891 census of wales and is an everyname index. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, occupation, place of birth and place of residence. Use freecen to access 19th century uk censuses online and for free. The 1911 census was taken on the 2nd april and contains millions more records than the previous 1901 census. Early in the 1890s, fashion discovers a new toy sleeves. Free 1881 census records free ancestry records findmypast.
Their upper half is puffed, while the lower is tight, or they gradually taper towards the wrist. About 1891 england census this database will detail those persons enumerated in the 1891 census of england and is an everyname index. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1881 census for england. The first boer war ended only weeks before the 1881 census was taken, and in january of 1881 thomas edison and alexander graham bell formed the oriental telephone. A question was added to record the number of rooms in a household, in response to concerns about overcrowding in cities. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule giving the address of the household, the names, ages, sex, occupations. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, marital. Index to the population schedule for scotland showing population as of 5 april 1891. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to the actual images of the 1891 census, reproduced by courtesy of the national archives, london, england.
The 1881 census was taken on april 3rd and the total population of england, wales and scotland at the time was recorded as 29,707,207. Data imaged from the national archives, london, england. On this website, you will find some practical information about the uk 1891 census and how to use it to research your family history. Discover 30 million people who were living in england, wales and scotland on april 3rd, 1881, and reveal a detailed snapshot of their life at the time for free. Consult the list of 1891 census districts and subdistricts to find out what subdistricts are missing. London census find your ancestors with a free search.
On this website, you will find some practical information about the lancashire census from 1841 to 1911 and. Persons who, on the night of 5th april, 1891, were on board barges or boats employed in inland navigation, and those who were on board seagoing and coastal vessels in harbours, rivers and creeks, are included in the general population. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to the actual images of the 1841 census, reproduced by courtesy of the national archives, london, england. Statistics on coverage are listed, by county, on their website 4. Department of agriculture, census branch, 1891 amicus 10084463 published statistics. Freecen offers a free, online database of the 19th century uk census returns. 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. Some transcripts of census records covering england, wales and scotland are available free of charge on. Filters are applied to the results of the specified search, they are not search criteria. You can use freecen transcriptions to discover your ancestors occupation, family. The lancashire census is a great way of finding ancestors who lived in the county, and census data is available on cdrom andor online for the years 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. Census data for 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. Free 1881 census records for yorkshire on findmypast.