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1881 census

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Katharine

Katharine Report 13 Dec 2004 22:48

having looked up my ancestors on the 1881 census I am a bit baffled - why are some of the birthdates different to those I have e.g on birth certificates - is it a reliable source??

Pamela

Pamela Report 13 Dec 2004 22:51

The birth certs are probably more reliable . Lots of people lie about ages on census !! My g.grandmother "lost" a year on every census !

Katharine

Katharine Report 13 Dec 2004 23:03

Thanks all this does seem to be a case where having 10 children meant they forgot a few birthdates!!