Genealogy Chat

Ryan, get yourself an ancestry sub for all the census info 1901-1841 - at £80 a year (cheaper if you go through quidco*com - for a £12 cashback) it will be so useful, 24/7 use - lots of other stuff including the full bmd index - it will save you time and a lot of money.

Ryan NEVER feel like your the only one to ask a so called stupd question! We have all asked much more sillier questions. Me more than most lol This is why we congregate here...to help others like yourself.You never stop learning something new...thats the thrill. Heres the dates when the census were taken.. Census dates. 6 June 1841 30 March 1851 7 April 1861 2 April 1871 3 April 1881 5 April 1891 31 March 1901 Welcom to our world lol Gerri.

1841, properly (ie with names). There were censuses taken before, but they were mainly head counts of people living at each addresses. They don't have names on them (although I've heard there was the occasional pre-1841 census where names were taken). The ages were rounded to the nearest five years (if over 15) and the only information about birthplace was a Y or N in the 'Born in same county' column, but sometimes you might find a 'Born in Scotland or Ireland' box ticked. They did have a bit of information about occupations on there. In 1851 and then afterwards, not only the names, but the ages, birthplaces and relation to head of household were included.

I feel stupid now! but thanks for the information when did the census start by the way

Ryan Actually you can have a sneak preview of the 1911.....But only if you have a specific address and are willing to pay £45 for the search. This link tells you more http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/1911census/ Chris

Oh Ryan bless ya....lol They diddnt stop! but we are not allowed to see them yet. The 1911 census will be released in 2011...or there abouts. Enjoy your new infuriating hobby as we all do. Gerri. PS...NEVER pay more than £7 per cert.

They didn't stop the census after 1901 Ryan. It's just that there is a 100 year closure on census records, so the 1911 census will be released after 2011 (with the possibility it might be released a couple of years early according to the National Archives site). Kath. x

Thanks, I wonder why they stopped the census after 1901 would have made things alot easier seems to me they were alot more organized before the 1900's

Sorry Ryan theres no easy way. You have to start with 'you' your parents and grandparents...so on and so on. Your birth cert will give you your parents. Find your parents marriage and/or births and that will give you thier parents. . Get it? Good fun init? lol Good luck Gerri.

Hello all, I am trying to find family members after the 1901 census is there any kind of record data base like the census for this period as I dont know where to look, thanks