England and Wales Census, 1841 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Census |
| Collection years | 1841 |
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Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection contains population schedules for England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands as of 7 June 1841. Census schedules are arranged by county and then divided by civil parish, each district being an area that could be enumerated in a day.
The information gathered by the census taker is only as reliable as the person who provided the information. While some information may not be completely accurate, it can still provide important clues in locating an ancestor.
For reference purposes, the National Archives assigned a piece number to each enumeration district and stamped a folio number in the upper right corner of each right-side page. The number refers to entries on both sides of the page.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
| You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for England and Wales Census, 1841. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of the person living or visiting the home
- Age
- Gender
- Occupation
- Whether born in the country or foreign born
- Place of residence
- Census registration district
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample indexed record:
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How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
If you do not know what registration district you need, find your location in: UK BMD Registration Districts In England and Wales. Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of the person
- Approximate date of the event
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name by visiting the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page
- Select Country
- Select Parish to view the images
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More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at England and Wales Census, 1841. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
- Use the information to find additional family members in other censuses
- Use the ages listed to determine an approximate birth date and to find other records such as birth, marriage, christening, and death records
- Birthplaces can tell you former residences and can help to establish a migration pattern for the family
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
- If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
- Check for other names. They might have been listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name
- Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try searching based on how the name may have been pronounced
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in England.
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Wales.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
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