Is the 1891 census available?

Free access to the 1891 Census You can also access the Ancestry 1891 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.

Was there an 1891 census UK?

When the 1891 census was taken on April 5th, the total population of England, Wales and Scotland was recorded as 33,015,701. In this census householders were asked how many rooms (if less than five) their family occupied, and additional occupation information was also taken.

What happened in London in 1891?

9–12 March – the Great Blizzard of 1891 in the south and west of England leads to extensive snow drifts and powerful storms off the south coast, with 14 ships sunk and approximately 220 deaths attributed to the weather conditions. 18 March – official opening of the London-Paris telephone system.

When was the 1939 Register taken?

29 September 1939
The 1939 Register was taken on 29 September 1939. The information was used to produce identity cards and, once rationing was introduced in January 1940, to issue ration books.

Was there a census in 1939?

The 1939 Register is one of the most important twentieth century genealogical resources for England and Wales. The 1931 census was destroyed by fire. No census was taken in 1941 because of the war. So the 1939 register is the only national census-like resource available for this period.

How long did it take to count the 1890 census?

The U.S. government has saved 5 million dollars for the 1890 census by using Herman Hollerith’s new ‘punch card’ machine, made by the Western Electric Company. The counting took about three months to process instead of the expected time of two years if counting had been done by hand.

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.

What happened to the 1931 census in the UK?

Unfortunately, the 1931 census for England and Wales was destroyed by fire in 1942, and no census was taken in 1941 because of the Second World War. 5. People in the census The following information on individuals is included in each census year as follows:

What was the 1891 census in England?

The UK 1891 Census Each householder was required to complete a census schedule giving the address of the household, the names, ages, sex, occupations and places of birth of each individual residing in his or her accommodation.