Was there an 1831 census in England?

The fourth census of Great Britain (that is England, Scotland and Wales) was taken on Monday 30th May 1831. The returns gave a population of 16.54 million people, an increase of 1.9 million over 1821. There were 2.85 million inhabited buildings, occupied by 3.41 million families.

What is the earliest census in UK?

1801 Census
1801 Census The first UK census was taken on 10 March 1801. Only fragments like 1801 Kent, Dartford Census include details useful for tracing family history.

How far back do UK census records go?

They will remain closed to the public for 100 years after the date they were conducted. Read section 12 for information on the census returns for Scotland and Ireland.

What is the earliest England census?

The first national census In 1800 the Census Act was passed in Parliament and in 1801 the first ever detailed, national survey was carried out in two parts from 10 March 1801.

What is the earliest English census?

The first census in England was the Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 under William the Conqueror for tax purposes. Distinct from earlier, less inclusive censuses (e.g. for religious purposes), national decennial censuses of the general population started in 1801, championed by the statistician John Rickman.

Who can trace their Ancestry back the farthest?

Confucius Confucius is often claimed to have the longest-running documented family tree. The record of his lineage was in fact updated for the fifth time just two years ago, in a staggering 43,000-page set of books, detailing 83 generations.

Was there a 1921 census in England?

The 1921 Census: the largest census release ever in England and Wales. On 19 June 1921, close to 38 million individuals in England and Wales completed a census return. From 6 January 2022 the details of those households will be available to search and view online for the first time.

Where can I access the 1921 Census for free?

Access to the 1921 Census online at Findmypast is free on the premises at The National Archives in Kew. You can access the Census via the on site computers, on site tablet devices or your own device (e.g. smartphone) while you are connected to the Wi-Fi in the dedicated 20sPeople zone.