How can I view the 1901 Census for free?

As with all the censuses from 1841 to 1901, many local record offices have fiches for their areas. 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.

Why was there no 1901 Census?

There are a number of reasons a person might do a disappearing act from one census, only to reappear in the next one. Maybe your ancestor was in-transit, in the military, or incognito. Your ancestor may not have been the head-of-household during an early year of the census, when only heads-of-household were named.

Can you search the 1940 census by name?

The National Archives does not currently have a name index to the 1940 Census. However, Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org have both indexed this census on their websites.

Is there a 1921 English census?

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. The 1921 census gives greater detail than any previous census. For those under 15 the census recorded whether both parents were alive or if either or both parents had died.

Why can’t I find my ancestor in the census UK?

There are other reasons why you might not be able to find the birth: they may have been born outside of England & Wales (e.g. Ireland, Scotland, or Isle of Man); they may have been registered under a variant of the name you have; they may have been born illegitimately and their birth registered under the mother’s name; …

When did the first census take place in England?

About 1901 England Census. The British government took its first national census in 1801. A census has been taken every ten years since that date, except in 1941. The first genealogically useful census was not taken until 1841, when names were recorded.

What is the 1901 census and why is it important?

The census is a count of all the people in the United Kingdom and is normally taken every 10 years. The 1901 census was taken on 31 March 1901, and recorded the details of over 32 million people who were resident in England and Wales at that time.

What was the population of England and Wales in 1901?

The population of England and Wales on 1 April 1901 was recorded as 32,527,813, an increase of over 12% since the 1891 census.

Where can I get a census of the UK?

Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. The British government took its first national census in 1801. A census has been taken every ten years since that date, except in 1941. The first genealogically useful census was not taken until 1841, when names were recorded.