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niki aka inki

niki aka inki Report 15 Feb 2008 21:40

hi does anybody have any ideas where i can find census for poeple born before 1820

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 15 Feb 2008 21:59

Could you clarify what you are asking........

Many people born before 1820 appear on censuses up to, and including, 1891...........even 1901.

Reg

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 15 Feb 2008 22:05

Some census as early as 1801 do contain names and occupations if you are very lucky. There are also some census and Poll Books going back to the 1600's, which can contain a surprising amount of information. It all depends on luck of finding those that have survived, you should enquire at the Archives of the relevant counties in which your family lived.

Jennifer