Paul Blake shares his expert advice for getting more from the 1851-1901 census records.
Following the first detailed national census of the population in 1841, the information gathered was extended substantially and the 1851 census set the style for those taken over the next five decades.
Several months before a census was due to be taken, an act was passed by Parliament authorising the Registrar General to organise the census and set the questions. Census dates were fixed for early spring, when it was expected that most people would be at home – after April it was anticipated that men and their families might be away looking for agricultural work. Then as now, every household and institution was required to declare who was resident on a Sunday night: in 1851 it was 30 March followed by 7 April 1861, 2 April 1871, 3 April 1881, 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901. In those 50 years, the population of the UK grew by nearly 52 percent, from 27,368,800 to 41,538,200.
この記事は Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine の April 2017 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine の April 2017 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
'My Tree Includes The Pioneer Of A Great British Pastime'
Pauline Godsall is proud to share a connection with Thomas Hiram Holding – a true British eccentric who encouraged our forebears to enjoy the great outdoors
30-Minute Genealogist
Sara Khan shows how you can break down brick walls in your research in just half an hour
'The FIBIS Database Smashed My Brick Wall'
Edwina Bentley was struggling to find her father’s family in India. Fortunately the Families In British India Society came to the rescue, learns Jon Bauckham
My Ancestor Was A...Brushmaker
Until the arrival of mass production, creating a brush required the hard work of a team of highly skilled craftsmen, says KA Doughty
Focus On Manorial Court Rolls
Court rolls are useful for both researching the pre-industrial era and finding your Victorian ancestors, explains Nick Barratt
Accidents and Suicides Killed My Ancestors
Alison Burtt grew up with a sense of mystery as her father was unable to tell her much about his roots. The truth she uncovered was shocking, Matt Ford discovers.
Find A New Direction
Maps are a valuable resource often overlooked by family historians. Pam Ross explains why they’re worth exploring.
Cold Comfort
Ice skating is a timeless way to enjoy a wintry day. Amanda Randall looks at how our ancestors got their skates on
Addicted To The Thrill Of Detection
New Year is a time to cut down on vices – but it’s hard to break the grip of family history, says Alan Crosby
Photographs From India
The Families in British India Society tells Alan Crosby about a project to capture our ancestors’ graves
