Australian Electoral Rolls are a valuable resource for genealogists, offering insight into where ancestors lived and when they were active in a particular area. These rolls list eligible voters—typically adults aged 21 and over (lowered to 18 in 1973)—along with their occupations and residential addresses. Compiled regularly since the early 20th century (and earlier in some states), they serve as effective census substitutes, especially given the limited availability of Australian census records.
Electoral rolls can help track movements over time, distinguish between people with similar names, and identify family groups living at the same address. For many regions, rolls from as early as the 1850s to the late 20th century are searchable online, making them an essential tool for anyone researching Australian ancestry.
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Australian Electoral Rolls
- Australia Electoral Rolls, 1893-1949 16,306,737 records
- Bendigo Electoral Roll 1922 715 records
