What date was the 1881 census taken?
What date was the 1881 census taken?
April 3rd
When the 1881 census was taken on April 3rd, the total population of England, Wales and Scotland was recorded as 29,707,207.
What dates were the England census taken?
Understanding the Census
| 1841 – June 6 | 1881 – April 3 |
|---|---|
| 1851 – March 30 | 1891 – April 5 |
| 1861 – April 7 | 1901 – March 31 |
| 1871 – April 2 | 1911 – April 2 |
Is the 1881 census free?
About the 1881 Census The 1881 Census is free to view on Findmypast. Within the 1881 England, Wales and Scotland census, you will find transcribed images of the original 1881 census pages plus clear images of the original census enumeration books.
Can you view the 1901 Census for free?
You can also access the Genes Reunited 1901 census records for free on site at The National Archives in Kew. Many libraries also have Ancestry and/or findmypast available for free from within the library.
Can I access the census for free?
However, you can view them free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide. Many local and county record offices also hold microfilm or microfiche copies of the census returns for their own area, excluding 1911.
Where can I find the 1841 census in GENUKI?
Some local indexes exist – see GENUKI county pages or those of the appropriate FHS Note that a number of pieces of the 1841 census have been lost. The missing pieces and their coverage are detailed on this FindMyPast page. PTV: national index & page images are available from findmypast.co.uk
Where can I find the 1881 UK census?
The 1881 Census is also available for searching free of charge at findmypast.co.uk. Free search by name of the 1871 Census at Ancestry.com. Access to images is by Annual subscription, or Pay-per-View.
When was the 1841 census released to the public?
The census returns for 1841 were the first to be kept and, as far as the general public is concerned, the information is released after a hundred years. For example, the public were given access to the 1891 census returns in January 1992. The 1841 census was different from the previous censuses in two important respects.
What was the population of Nottinghamshire in 1841?
Until 1841, they typically record a surname and a count of males and females in certain age brackets. These early census records are of limited value to family historians. For Nottinghamshire, there are very few pre-1841 census records available at the Salt Lake FHL or through the Family History Centres.