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rottie

rottie Report 27 Apr 2010 21:10

is there such a thing as an address search if so how is it done .i noticed it mentioned and wondered as i am reletively new at this

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 27 Apr 2010 21:34

Jonesey's thread has been nudged up on this 'Tips' board.

Tip of the day...Address searching the census

This is the web address

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=1185642

Derek

Derek Report 27 Apr 2010 21:47

you can search the 1911 Census by address.....its great fun looking at big Victorian Houses in your area and finding out who used to live there 100 years ago..........It often shows how many tatty bedsits and flats used to house rich and important people.

Derek.

rottie

rottie Report 27 Apr 2010 21:56

thank you . i was curious if such a thing was possible i shall have get 1911 census qnd have some fun. i will also check out the other website thanks once again marion

Flick

Flick Report 27 Apr 2010 23:04

Most censuses can be searched by address on findmypast

1881 can be searched by address on Ancestry

1901 can be searched by address on 1901censusonline