One of the main sources of information available to genealogists is the census records which were taken every ten years in england and wales. About 1891 england census this database will detail those persons enumerated in the 1891 census of england and is an everyname index. The best way of proceeding is to run a search without applying any until you get a good sample of results e. Enumerators schedules of returns made by heads of households, which include the names, age, sex, occupation and parish and county of birth of individual members of the population of england, wales and the channel islands. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, occupation, place of birth and place of residence. The united kingdom census 1901 was the 11th nationwide census conducted in the united kingdom of great britain and ireland, and was done on 1 april 1901 relating to the persons returned as living at midnight on sunday, march 31st the total population of the england and wales, scotland, and ireland including what is now the republic of ireland was 41,458,721 of. The links page will direct you to other related websites that might be of interest to you. Place parish and name of street, place, or road, and name or number of house. The commission appointed under the local government scotland act 1889 was still in the process of assessing the boundaries of civil parishes and counties at the time. The united kingdom census of 1891 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 56 april 1891, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1871 census of england and wales. The united kingdom census 1891 was a census of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland carried out on 5 april 1891. Data, design and background information for earlier censuses.
The national archives reference for this page, from the 1891 census, is rg 121822, folio 156, page 5. Area and population in registration districts and subdistricts and in civil parishes. For each household member, the census recorded name, gender, age at last birthday, relationship to the head of the family, marital. All of the images on the 1891 london census cdrom disks are stored in adobe acrobat pdf format. Meanwhile, at home here in the uk, its business as usual. Census of canada, 189091 recensement du canada, 189091. The 1891 census added the number of rooms if less than 5 that the family occupied. A question was added to record the number of rooms in a household, in response to concerns about overcrowding in cities. My free census is a census directory to help you find free england census records online.
An additional census was taken of places of worship in 1851. Now that the majority of outputs from the 2011 census are available, it is timely to evaluate compliance with the agreement. Discover more about the 1891 uk census when the 1891 census was taken on april 5th, the total population of england, wales and scotland was recorded as 33,015,701. Year all years 1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911. Millions of people are now researching their family history using tools like cdroms and online databases to build their family trees.
There have only been two occasions where the census has not been decennial. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to the actual images of the 1891 census, reproduced by courtesy of the national archives, london, england. My free census search free england census records online. In the 1891 census you can see a young charlie chaplin living at home with his halfbrother sydney and his mother, hannah, a professional singer of music in walworth. The 1891 news will provide you with a snapshot of some of the events that happened that year. We cannot be held responsible for the content of the many sites we link to. At the time of the 1891 census, queen victoria was the british monarch, the londonparis telephone system has just opened and sherlock holmes would appear for the first time in the. Statistics from the uk censuses of england and wales, scotland and northern ireland paint a picture of the nation and how we live. To assist you in your search we have provided direct links to the individual search pages for the 1891 england census, 1891 scotland census, 1891 wales census, 1891 channel islands.
Free census records online from the 1891 census for london discover your ancestors for free, with our database of 1891 census records for london, england. Instantly search our comprehensive database for your relatives from victorian times. Early in the 1890s, fashion discovers a new toy sleeves. On this website, you will find some practical information about the uk 1891 census and how to use it to research your family history. Genealogy is one of the fastest developing hobbies in the uk. The 1891 census for scotland was taken on the night of 56 april 1891. The 1881 census was taken on april 3rd and the total population of england, wales and scotland at the time was recorded as 29,707,207. There is also a different index to the 1891 census available online at. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1891 census of england and wales. A report showing comparability of the census questions and outputs across the uk 930. The united kingdom census of 1871 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 2 april 1871, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members.
A census name index is an index of names compiled from the census records, and enable you to search for a person by surname, forename and age. Department of agriculture, census branch, 1891 amicus 10084463 published statistics. This census record collection contains 169,124,238 names. Consult the list of 1891 census districts and subdistricts to find out what subdistricts are missing. You can search for surname, or first name, birthplace or occupation. There was no census in 1941 due to the second world war. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Census of canada, 1891 library and archives canada. Adobe is an excellent choice, as it allows the images to be viewed on windows, macintosh and linux systems as well as a number of other operating systems.
Filters are applied to the results of the specified search, they are not search criteria. Their upper half is puffed, while the lower is tight, or they gradually taper towards the wrist. Freecen uk census records england, scotland, wales. Transcripts are more detailed than indexes, and enable you to search across all the fields, such as occupation and address. This database details individuals enumerated in the 18411901 census records of england and are linked to the actual images of the census records, reproduced by courtesy of the national archives, london, england. Printed for the indian government, by eyre and spottiswoode.
Millions of people are now researching their family history using tools like cdroms and online databases to build their. County all counties anglesey bedfordshire berkshire brecknockshire buckinghamshire cambridgeshire cardiganshire carmarthenshire carnarvonshire channel islands cheshire cornwall. Canada, norway and austria were quick to follow and the machine was used to process their 1891 census. Census name indexes and transcripts are available online. Index to the population schedule for scotland showing population as of 5 april 1891. Registration areas and sanitary districts, table 2. The enumerators census takers recorded the following information for each person.
Our customer service team provide expert advice and guidance on every census. The first boer war ended only weeks before the 1881 census was taken, and in january of 1881 thomas edison and alexander graham bell formed the oriental telephone. The 1891 uk census was taken on the night of 5th april 1891. Genealogy is one of the fastestdeveloping hobbies in the uk. Online access to the indexes for 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 and images of the 1861, 1871, 1891 and 1901 census returns is available here on scotlandspeople.
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