Books
An Introduction to the Census Returns of England & Wales by Susan Lumas (Federation of Family History Societies, 1992). A useful introduction about interpreting census returns.
A Clearer Sense of the Census by E Higgs (London, 1996). Another important guide that summarises the subject.
Census Returns 1841-1891 on Microform: A Directory to Local Holdings by JSW Gibson and M Walcot (Federation of Family History Societies, 1997). Provides a list of institutions that hold census returns locally.
Links
: Links to the Family Records Centre and the Office of National Statistics sites for advice and leaflets on certificate research. Access to archives is also a very useful part of the site for archive work.
: A national magazine with useful articles on tracing ancestors, plus links to many other sites concerning research and genealogy.
: Provides an index to the 1891 Scottish census, as well as other major genealogical sources.
: A religious organisation that compiles the International Genealogical Index, including English parish registers (the website permits a search for relatives on the index). The organisation also publishes the entire 1881 census on CD.
Places to visit
, Myddelton Street, London. Tel: 020 8 392 5300. A major genealogy resource and an important institution in its own right. You can pick up research leaflets, or view their introductory exhibition on family history sources.
: Located in Edinburgh, and holds indexes to Scottish certificates.
: Located in Aberystwyth, and holds copies of indexes for Welsh certificates, plus copies of most parish registers in Wales.
: Located in York, and holds wills registered in the Prerogative Court of York, plus other genealogical sources.
In addition to these national institutions, you should also try to visit your local county record office, where you will find all relevant parish registers. Most will also stock copies of census returns on film or fiche, and some have selected indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates. Locally registered wills may also be stored there.
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Published: 14-09-2004
