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ALearn about British census records.


  1. FamilySearch: Get an introduction to England and Wales census records in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: English Census   
    BYU—English Ancestors, Census

  2. Visit the Census Records section of the FamilySearch Wiki article above.
  3. Learn about United Kingdom census records in the MyHeritage Wiki.

    MH Wiki—UK Census Records

  4. Learn more about census records.

    FMP—Understanding the Census in England and Wales—62:08 - 2016   


    FS—England and Wales Census Records—4 pgs. - 2015

  5. Searching: Get an overview of searching census research in this guide from the Society of Genealogists.

    How to Use Census Records

BResearch your ancestors in the British census and electoral rolls.


  1. Basics: Learn about researching ancestors in the British census.

    TH—Researching Ancestors in the British Census
    AAC—Researching Census Records—11:27

  2. Watch this video to learn about using census records from England and Wales.

    FS—England and Wales Census Records—33:11 - 2016

  3. Tips: Learn more about using census records in the U.K.

    AR—Across the Pond: Using UK Censuses—20:21 - 2013



  4. Here are some tips for England census record research.

    The Census

  5. Records: Explore a variety of free census records on the UK BMD site.
  6. Download the British Census worksheet from FamilySearch.

  7. Using Electoral Records
    1. Learn about researching electoral registers in England.

      AAC—Researching Electoral Registers—4:58

    2. Read these research guides for information about electoral registers.

      Electoral Registers - 2014
      Electoral Registration

    3. Learn about researching absent voters.

      Absent Voters -= 2015

    Exercises


CResearch your ancestors in British censuses by time period.


  1. 1939 National Register: Learn about the 1939 National Register in Great Britain, taken on the eve of World War II.

    FMP—Revisiting the 1939 Register—3:06 - 2016



  2. Read these articles to learn more about the 1939 Register.

    FMP: 1939 Register: The Perfect Place to Start Your British Family History - 2020
    FMP: What Is the 1939 Register?

  3. Learn how to get started using the 1939 Register.

    FMP: Getting Started with the 1939 Register

  4. Other Census Years: Learn about the 1921 Census of England and Wales.

    FMP: The 1921 Census is now online for the very first time - 2021

  5. Watch these videos for tips on working with the 1921 England and Wales census.

    The 1921 England and Wales Census—3:03 - 2022



    FMP—What I Learned Using the 1921 Census Every Day for a Year—7:06- 2023


  6. Learn about the 1911 Census.

    1911 Census of England and Wales

  7. Learn about census records from 1851-1901.

    1851-1901 Census Returns of England and Wales

  8. Learn about the 1841 census in England and Wales.

    1841 Census of England and Wales

  9. Explore pre-1841 census records in the Early British Census Project from BYU.

  Census Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers

  Record Search Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers

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DLearn about work, occupational, and educational records in England.


  1. Work: Learn about using apprenticeship records in English research.

    GG—Apprenticeship Agreements, Trade (Occupations)
    Apprentices and Masters

  2. Learn how to find records for industrial and agricultural laborers in England.

    RT—Researching English Industrial Labourers—59:58 - 2024



    RT—Researching English Agricultural Labourers—59:49 - 2024


  3. Find records for companies and businesses that have been dissolved in England.

    Companies and Businesses
    Company and business history records held by other archives

  4. Learn more about business and company records in England.

    GG—Business and Company Records

  5. Learn about trade directories published in England and Scotland.

    WDY—Where to Find Historical Trade Directories Online

  6. Learn how to find records for a wide variety of occupations for ancestors.

    WDY—Occupations
    PR—Ale Taster or Wagon Greaser: Who Was Your Ancestor?

  7. Education: Learn about using school records in various parts of England.

    FS Wiki—England School Records

  8. Learn about school admission registers available on Findmypast.

    RT—Why School Admission Registers on Findmypast Are Important Online Records—15:22 - 2022



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