The united kingdom census 1921 was a census of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland that was carried out on 19 june 1921. The name of your relative or ancestor, and the state where he or she resided. Family history research is an ever growing pastime for many people as they seek to find their ancestors in years gone by and discover where their antecedents had lived and what their occupation was at the time. The handwriting on the original image is that of your ancestor.
A census has been taken in england and wales, and separately for scotland, every. A census name index is an index of names compiled from the census records, and enable you to search for a person by surname, forename and age. The 1921 census gives greater detail than any previous census. A census is a statistical count of the population of a country taken for the purpose of accurate government representation, tax collection and military purposes. With such recent records, you may even discover ancestors as close as your grandparents. Searching the 1921 census will be free on findmypast but viewing an images or transcriptions will not.
This collection includes records for the 1911 census, which was taken on april 2, 1911. In northern ireland, the census was taken on the night of 1819 april 1926 with the police used as enumerators. Guide to census reports great britain 18011966 her majestys stationery office, 1977. Elsewhere in the uk, responsibility lies with the national records of scotland and the northern ireland statistics and research agency. The 1921 census for england, wales and scotland was taken on the night of sunday 19th june 1921. Find names, birth dates, occupations and much more in these 8. The united kingdom census of 1891 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of 56 april 1891, and was the fourth of the uk censuses to include details of household members. This uk census collection gives details on the records of all those enumerated in the 1891 census of england and wales. However, you can view them free of charge on site at the national archives in. Findmypast has been chosen by the national archives uk to digitize and publish the muchanticipated 1921 census of england and wales. The canada 1921 census was a detailed enumeration of the canadian population.
The first boer war ended only weeks before the 1881 census was taken, and in january of 1881 thomas edison and. This is the first census to record full details of british army personnel stationed overseas. The total population count was 8,788,483 representing a 22% increase over the 1911 census population count of 7,206,643. The census, which was the first to be conducted following the introduction of the census act of 1920, will be published in january 2022. Search for your ancestors amongst more than 36 million records for those who were living in england and wales on 2 april 1911, and discover a detailed snapshot of their life at the time their age, occupation, where they lived, who they lived with, their marital. Contract awarded to publish the 1921 census online the national. However, data from recent censuses are not available after 1940 because of a 72year restriction on.
You can use freecen transcriptions to discover your ancestors occupation, family history and household information. Printed copies of the 1841, 1881 and 1901 street indexes are available in the reading rooms at the national archives. On this website, you will find some practical information about the 1921 census and an 1921 census substitute data which you can use to find out more about your ancestors in this period. As the new king, he wanted an accounting of land owners who held lands belonging to the crown along with. To search without a surname, please select a state to search on. The united kingdom census 1921 was a census of the united kingdom of great britain and.
The microfilming of these records was not of consistent quality and not all images are readable. It had been originally planned that the census would be taken on the night of 24th april 1921 but this was delayed because of strikes. In addition to the questions asked in the 1911 census, the 1921 census included more information about the profession and branch within it. As a result, only a microfilm copy of the 1921 census exists as an archival holding. The census contains detailed information on each individual who spent the night in each household including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender, occupation, and birthplace. Uk census templates for microsoft word technical help. Use freecen to access 19th century uk censuses online and for free.
Discover your ancestors in the 1921 canadian census the most recently released canadian census, available only on ancestry. The 1921 census, and all later censuses which survive, are kept by the office for national statistics. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1891 census for england. Census of england and wales, 1921, general report with appendices, 190, 2023. The census can also be browsed by province, district, and subdistrict.
When searching census us please provide at least the first 2 characters of a surname eg sm to find smith, smyth, smithy, etc. The statistical abstract of the united states, published from 1878 to 2012, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the united states. Of course, while the 1931 returns for england and wales were destroyed by a bomb, the returns for scotland were safe and well so we will get it some time in 2031. The majority of the census returns were destroyed in 1922 but there are a few returns that remain for very few counties. Transcripts are more detailed than indexes, and enable you to search across all the fields, such as occupation and address. The 1911 census was taken on the 2nd april and contains millions more records than the previous 1901 census. Feb 03, 20 does anybody know where i can download uk census templates straight into word so i can type on them rather than handwriting them. This hasnt stopped the lobbying for its early release. Among the standard questions asked in the 1930 census such as name, number in household, sex, age, race, education level, occupation, it also asked what language was spoken in the home, if you owned a radio, a farm, did they work yesterday or their last actual working day. Why the 1921 census is so important to genealogists. The majority of the island of ireland became the irish free state and the first census was taken in 1926 on the night of 1819 april. The first federal population census was taken in 1790, and a census has been taken every ten years since.
The 1921 census, and all later censuses which survive, are kept by the office for. Freecen uk census records england, scotland, wales. This database contains an everyname index to individuals enumerated in the 1921 canada census, the sixth census of canada since confederation in 1867. Search birth records, census data, obituaries and more. The 1881 census was taken on april 3rd and the total population of england, wales and scotland at the time was recorded as 29,707,207. This is because the 100 year rule prevents the release of census records that are less than 100 years old. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to the actual images of the 1841 census, reproduced by courtesy of the national archives, london, england. Uk census templates for microsoft word technical help rootschat.
The 1921 census for great britain england, wales and, separately, scotland is not currently available for public viewing. It was postponed for two months from april due to industrial unrest and no census was taken in ireland due to the irish war of independence. The united kingdom conducted a census every 10 years from 18411911. The census contains detailed information on each individual including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender. A census was held in 1921 which will be released to the public in 2022. The government intends to publish the 1921 census in 2022 when its nonstatutory 100 year rule is up the 100 year rule has been in place for census records since 1962, for disclosure of the 1861 census. The 1911 census for england and wales is available in full, with the original household pages and summary books available to view.
This microfilm was provided by the genealogy center at the allen county public library in fort wayne, indiana, and sponsored by the internet archive. The first complete census in england was conducted in 1086 under william the. Census schedules consist of large sheets with preprinted rows and columns. Contract awarded to publish the 1921 census online the.
The majority of the island of ireland became the irish free state and the first census. Introduction to census records search census records online you can start your census records search with only. Free 1881 census records free ancestry records findmypast. The 1921 census also included detailed questions on education, and was the first in. The census is arranged by townland, civil parish, barony and county and contains. In england and wales, the census is planned and carried out by the office for national statistics. Census name indexes and transcripts are available online. Census of canada, 1921 enter one or more search terms. The complete guide to the british census bespoke genealogy.
You can use freecen transcriptions to discover your ancestors occupation, family. The english census of 1921 is an article from the journal of political economy, volume 30. England and wales census, 1911 familysearch historical. In addition, the names listed on the population schedules are linked to actual images from the 1921 census. This is the first available census to be filled in by your ancestors, enabling you to view your ancestors handwriting. There was no 1921 census of ireland the next census both for the irish free state and northern ireland, which remained part of the united kingdom, was taken in 1926. Anyone will be able to view the images of the 1921 census for free online at the national archives. This database will detail those persons enumerated in the 1841 census of england and is an everyname index. Discover your family history and build a family tree with the worlds largest genealogy website. The first complete census in england was conducted in 1086 under william the conqueror who was the first norman king of england.
Census of canada, 1921 library and archives canada. As an example, we have a case study which looks at henry royce and where he can be found at the time that the 1921 census was taken. The 1911 is thought to be one of the most important record sets as it will show family records in detail before the ww1. The 1921 census was taken on the 19th of june 1921 at a time when the population for england and wales stood at over 37 million.
There was no 1921 census of ireland, because of the civil war. View more articles from the journal of political economy. May 18, 2012 edition notes series cmd 1485 genre census, 1921, statistics other titles preliminary report, including tables of the population enumerated in england and wales and in scotland, the isle of man and the channel islands. The digitized images found on the library and archives canada lac website have been made by scanning the microfilms of the 1921 census. The original census document will not be available in the reading rooms and there are no plans to produce microfiche.
The 1921 census was the sixth comprehensive decennial census since canadian confederation on 1 july 1867. These documents can be downloaded free of charge as digital microfilm. The census, which was the first to be conducted following the. The 1911 census is the first census where the original forms were kept.
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