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Is the 1841 census available?
You can also access the Ancestry 1841 census records for free on site at The National Archives in Kew. Many libraries also have Ancestry and/or findmypast available for free from within the library.
Is there an 1841 census for England?
The 1841 census is the first modern UK census to record the details of every person and household in Britain, and the earliest census that has survived in its entirety.
How do I find census records by address UK?
Search the UK census by address on Findmypast From the home page, click on Search and then select ‘Addresses’ in the bottom right corner. From here you just need to type in the street name and place and the website searches across all of the UK censuses from 1841 to the 1939 Register.
Was there a census before 1841?
Before 1841, only fragments of censuses exist, even though censuses have been taken every ten years since 1801. These census fragments are stored in archives around the country, but there is no single, central reservoir in place today.
How do I find the census by address UK?
What does MS mean on 1841 census?
Male servant
Census Abbreviations
| Details | Census year | |
|---|---|---|
| Servants and labourers | ||
| Agricultural labourer | Ag. Lab. | 1841 – 1881. |
| Railway labourer | Rail. Lab. | 1851. |
| Male servant | M.S. | 1841 |
What does FS mean on the 1841 census?
F.S. ~ Female Servant (1841 Census)
What was the first census of 1841?
The 1841 census was the first to list the names of every individual, which makes it the earliest useful census for family historians. However, less information was collected in 1841 than in later census years. Read section 5 for details of the information recorded in each census year.
What does NK mean on census?
All census years. Not known. n.k. All census years. To mark the end of the names of each family in a house (where there is more than one family).
What month was the 1841 census taken in England?
6 June
The dates of the censuses were as follows: 1841 – 6 June. 1851 – 30 March. 1861 – 7 April.
Where can I find the London census data?
London Census data is available on CD and/or online for the years 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. The 1911 census is only available online . On this website, you will find some practical information about the London Census from 1841 to 1911 and how to use it to research your family history.
What is the 1841 census for England?
The 1841 Census for England was taken on the night of 6 June 1841. All responses were to reflect the individual’s status as of 6 June 1841 for all individuals who had spent the night in the house. People who were traveling or living abroad were enumerated at the location where they spent the night on census night.
What years of the census are available on CD?
London Census data is available on CD and/or online for the years 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. The 1911 census is only available online .
What happened to the original householders’ schedules from 1841?
The original householders’ schedules from 1841 to 1901 were destroyed. The 1841 census returns were organized according to county, hundred (or wapentake, which is a geographic division, in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire), and parish names. Consecutive piece numbers were assigned to hundreds or parts of hundreds for reference purposes.