Ireland

1. About: Learn about Ireland census records in these articles.
   
   Irish Census Records Date back to ...
   Irish Census Records


2. FamilySearch: Go deeper into Irish census details on the FamilySearch Wiki.
   
   FS—Wiki: Ireland Census Records

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Andrew Mullin, his wife, Margret Mullin, and their son Edward lived in the county of Meath and Parish of Skreen in Ireland in 1841. Use the links in "FS—Wiki: Ireland Census Records" above to answer these questions:

1. What were the ages of the family members at the time of the census?
2. What was Andrew's occupation?
3. What is a major reason that a family might not be included in an Irish census?
Hints  |  
• Click the Wiki article mentioned above.
• Scroll down to "Online Databases" and select the 1841 census record.
• Search for Andrew Mullin's name in the name search bar.
• Select his record and answer the research questions.
• For information on why a family might not appear on the census (a common issue with pre-1922 censuses), select "How to use this collection" next to the 1841 census link and read the descripton under "What is in This Collection?"
Answers
1. Andrew was 35, Margret was 30, and Edward was 3.
2. Andrew's occupation was listed as "Laborer."
3. The Irish Civil War bombing on 30 June 1922 destroyed several census collections and other records. This is a reason why many families do not appear on census records pre-1922.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn)

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3. Resources: Watch these videos to learn more about research with Irish Census records.
   
   AAC—Irish Census Records—6:53
   AAC—Irish Census Records: Clues in the 1911 Census—4:21


4. Learn more about census records on the Fianna site.
5. Learn how to make the most of records in the 1901/1911 Census.
   
   Making the Most of the 1901/1911 Census of Ireland—27:27 - 2019
   
   
   


6. Records: Learn about Irish census and substitute records.
   
   FS—Census and Substitutes—52:13 - 2017
   FS—Ireland Census Substitutes


7. Learn more about Irish census records on the National Archives of Ireland site.
8. Electoral: Learn how find and use a variety of electoral records in Ireland.
   
   GG—Electoral Registers

1. Search the National Archives of Ireland site for Irish census records.

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Diederich and Elizabeth Ricks lived in Kildare, Ireland in 1901. Use the National Archives of Ireland site above to answer these questions:

1. What were their children's names and ages?
2. Is there anything out of the ordinary about this family, at first glance?
3. How many children did they have in their home?
4. What was the family's religion?
Hints  |  
1. Click the National Archives link mentioned above.
2. Select the 1901 census year on the dropdown button.
3. Enter Diederich Ricks' name into the name search (Diederich=forename) , and select Kildare as the county. Select the record with his name and answer the research questions.
Answers
1. Diederich and Elizabeth had 4 children living at home: Mary (age 21), Leo (age 8), Winifred (age 5), and Vincent (age 3).
2. The age gap between Mary and Leo is significant and should be noted for further research. Additionally, Elizabeth is on the older end of her child-bearing years. More children may have been born to her, and the birth records of the younger children listed on this record should also be noted for further research.
3. The family's religion was Catholic.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn)

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2. Explore the Census Online site for information on Irish census records.
3. Explore Irish census records by county on the Genealogy Branches site.
4. 1911 Worksheet: Download the Irish 1911 Census worksheet from the Irish Genealogy Toolkit site.

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