England and Wales Census, 1901 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type | Census |
| Collection years | 1901 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection includes records for the year 1901.
The census schedules are arranged by county and then divided by civil parish, while some are further subdivided into smaller enumeration districts, 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. Findmypast states that the village of Deal in Kent is missing in its entirety from this census and there are no known copies available. Additionally, Numbers 1-14 Doughty Mews, St. Pancras, London are also missing and Numbers 15-29 are there.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Census
- District, civil parish, church parish and country where census was taken
- Given names and surnames of each household member
- Age and gender of each household member
- Relationship to head of household
- Birthplace (may list the birth country for people born outside of England)
- Occupation
- Any physical impairments
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample of an indexed record:
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How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
To begin your search in the census, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:
- Name of ancestor
- Approximate year and place of residence
- Approximate year of birth
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on 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
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
- You may have to read around marks made by the clerks who compiled the census data. These marks sometimes obscure the information
- 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, 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
- Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you research your family in England.
The following articles will help you research your family in Wales.
Known Issues[edit | edit source]
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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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