I can’t believe three years have already passed since the release of the 1921 UK Census! These records were recently released on Ancestry.com!
Just like the 1911 Census, the census used a separate sheet for each household. The head of the household was required to fill out the form and members of the household were required by law to either give the head …
read moreThe 1950 census was released last week and locating census records for family members has already instigated some great conversations.
Looking at the 1950 census may spark memories for those whose names are found on the records. Information about them and their families might remind them of stories. Seeing the names of neighbors may take them …
read moreThe 2021 UK Census is available now on FindMyPast! But there is one pretty big catch. The census is not included in any of their membership plans and will only be available pay-per-view.
You can search the census for free (meaning it will say whether or not they have a record matching your search terms), however, you can’t view the image or the transcript …
read moreMy great-grandfather immigrated to the US in the 1920s with his wife and children, including my grandfather. I have done extensive research on his ancestral lines. Each of my great-grandfather’s ancestors, thus far, were born in England. However, the 1930 and 1940 United States censuses could create confusion. The 1930 census correctly identified his place of birth as well as his father’s place …
read moreAre you looking for someone in a particular census and you can’t seem to find them? It is possible that they aren’t on the census. But before you come to that conclusion, here are some tips for locating someone hiding in plain sight!
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Karen Kowallis, MEd, AG® is an Accredited Genealogist® with a passion for learning, teaching, and researching.