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roxanne1985  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 12:42PM GMT
Classification: Query
Im struggling to find anything before 1851, does anyone know where to look.
Ive got an 1841 census that a friend sent to me but i dont know where she got it from as its not on here.
I cant find anything on the fmily now before 1851?

Re: census records before 1851?

ERhodes1135  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 2:13PM GMT
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What country are you referring to. All US censuses were in even numbered years ending in 0, beginning in 1890?

Re: census records before 1851?

roxanne1985  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 2:47PM GMT
Classification: Query
England census records.

I know the records are set out as in 1800s 1810s 1820s and so on but the record themselves end in 1. i.e the 1851 census records you go to the 1850s
But when i go to anything earlier like the 1830s there are no records on here?

Re: census records before 1851?

mi2early  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 3:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
With only a few exceptions, census records for 1801, 1811,1821, and 1831 no longer exist. The few records that do exist don't have details.

If you enter "1841 census" into your web browser you'll find several sources.

These sites contain more information about the census in England:

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Census.html

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/census-records.ht...

If you'd like someone to do a census lookup for you, go the Census/United Kingdom, find the appropriate board for the census year, and post your inquiry there.

If you have questions about your family, post on the appropriate surname or location board. Keep in mind that posts on location boards must specifically mention that location. See Board FAQ and Board Help for more information about posting.

Good luck!

Re: census records before 1851?

roxanne1985  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 3:19PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you.

Thats slightly annoying theyve gone lol

do you know if i can find anywhere else details such as siblings and parents for people born in 1812?

ive tried freebmd and family search

Re: census records before 1851?

mi2early  (View posts) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 3:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 1 Mar 2012 1:09PM GMT
You really need to give details of your ancestors -- first names, surnames (in all caps), known dates, and locations -- in order for someone to help.

Re: census records before 1851?

Loes Buisman  (View posts) Posted: 1 Mar 2012 11:08AM GMT
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There are collections of parish records in some areas on ancestry.

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