Can I view Irish census Online?

The census returns of 1901 and 1911 for all 32 counties in Ireland are available to view online at the website of the National Archives. The website is freely accessible, with no charge for viewing any of the material.

Where can I find Irish census records?

National Archives’
National Archives’ Census website comprises digitised images and a searchable index of household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of Ireland of 1901 and 1911. Searching is free of charge.

What is the latest census available to public in Ireland?

The most recent census was in April 2016. The next census was planned to take place on 18 April 2021. This has been moved to 3 April 2022 because of COVID-19. Under the Statistics Act, everyone in the State must complete or be included on the census form.

What are the 9 Census questions?

What are the census 2021 questions?

• What is your name?
• What is your date of birth?
• What is your sex?
• On 21 March 2021, what is your legal marital or registered civil partnership status?
• Who is (was) your legal marriage or registered civil partnership to?
• Do you stay at another address for more than 30 days a year?

Where can I find the 1901 census of Ireland?

Census of Ireland 1901/1911 and Census fragments and substitutes, 1821-51 The household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of Ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the National Archives of Ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the Irish national heritage. Read more about their digitisation.

Where are the 1901 and 1911 census returns located?

Almost all the original manuscript returns for each household survive for the thirty-two counties of Ireland for 1901 and 1911. The returns are arranged by county, district electoral division (DED) and townland or, in urban areas, by street. The returns for each townland or street in 1901 and 1911 consist of:

Are there any transcriptions of the 1861 Irish census?

From a genealogical point of view, the only glimmer of hope from the 1861-1891 censuses of Ireland lies in JUST TWO TRANSCRIPTIONS made before the original papers were pulped. 1861: The only surviving census record for 1861 is a transcription for one parish – Enniscorthy in County Wexford – and even that is for Roman Catholic families only

Why was the 19th century census in Ireland destroyed?

This is because most 19th Century Ireland census records were destroyed due to a number of factors: The majority of census records for the years 1821 – 1851 were destroyed by a fire at the Public Record Office, Four Courts, Dublin.