Can I view 1801 census?
The Online Historical Population Reports (OHPR) collection provides online access to the complete British population reports for Britain and Ireland from 1801 to 1937. All census material published as parliamentary papers are available on this database.
Where can I find old census records UK?
the National Archives
Historic census forms from 1841-1911 are available to view free on site at the National Archives in Kew (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/).
What is the 1939 census?
The 1939 Register was designed to capture the details of every member of the civilian population on a specific date – military personnel were not recorded (see below for more information on who was and wasn’t recorded).
When was the first census taken in the UK?
The very first census of Great Britain (that is England, Scotland and Wales) was taken on Tuesday 10th March 1801 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The returns gave a population of 10.9 million people living in 1.8 million houses. Taken on 10th March 1801.
What was the population of England in 1801?
The very first census of Great Britain (that is England, Scotland and Wales) was taken on Tuesday 10th March 1801 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The returns gave a population of 10.9 million people living in 1.8 million houses. Basic facts about the 1801 census Taken on 10th March 1801.
What did the census tell us in the 1800s?
The UK censuses became gradually more detailed through the 1800s. For example, 1851 added correct ages and relationships, while 1891 revealed how many rooms were occupied in each house. The census was to record everyone who slept in the house on census night, including travelers.
Are there any printed reports of the UK census?
For UK censuses 1801-1991, printed data reports are available. A small number of data are available online from the 1991 Census. Results from censuses before the 1960s are in printed reports. More recent output has been both printed and electronic, with increasing amounts becoming available online.