Finding Answers in British Isles Census Records

Name: Finding Answers in British Isles Census Records
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ISBN: 9781593313005

ISBN-10: 1593313004

ISBN-13: 9781593313005

Edition: 2007

Authors: Echo King

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It's said a picture is worth a thousand words, but if you really want to see into the lives of your British Isles ancestors, find them in the census. This book will show you how. Accredited Genealogist Echo King leads you step-by-step through these essential records and explains everything from how British census-taking began to how you can use the census to uncover details that will enrich your family story. Whether you are new to family history or you are a seasoned veteran, Finding Answers in British Isles Census Records has something for you. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 126
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.34" tall
Weight: 0.858



Introduction


History of the Census in England, Wales, and Scotland


The Road to Census


Great Britain Gets a Census


Methodology of Census Taking


Notes


Understanding the Census


Missing or Additional Records


Clerical Errors


Geography and Boundaries


Legibility


Notes


Availability of the Census


Online Access


Offline Access


Copyright


Census on the Internet


Electronic Indexes


Locating Census Returns


Searching Electronic Databases


Digital Census Images


Benefits of Electronic Indexes and Digital Images


Accessing the Census on Microfilm


Street Indexes


Surname Indexes


Finding Aids at the Family Records Centre


The National Archives Reference System


Using Census Records at the General Register Office for Scotland


The General Register Office for Scotland Reference System


Using Census Records at the Family History Library


From Reference to Film


Using and Interpreting Census Records


Numbers and Tally Marks


Names


Relationships


Marital Status


Ages


Occupations


Birthplaces


Physical and Mental Condition


Case Study-Interpreting the Records


Notes


Researching Individual Census Years


1801-1831


1841 Census


1851 Census


1861 Census


1871 Census


1881 Census


1891 Census


1901 Census


1911-2001


Census in Ireland


Glossary


Addresses to Libraries and Archives


Questions Asked in Census (1801-1901)


Population


Worksheets


Missing Returns


Bibliography


Index


About the Author