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Census records in Scotland are a vital resource for genealogical research, providing detailed family information since 1801. While the early censuses (1801–1831) recorded only statistical data, the 1841 census was the first to list names, ages, occupations, and whether individuals were born in Scotland. Conducted every ten years, censuses help trace ancestry, family structures, and migration patterns. The most recent publicly available census is from 1921, with the 1939 Register serving as an alternative for wartime records. Alongside parish registers and civil registration, Scotland’s census data is crucial for researching family histories and understanding historical demographics.
Census & Voter Lists
U.K. & Ireland Census
- 1901 Scotland Census 4,437,483 records
- 1891 Scotland Census 4,015,677 records
- 1881 Scotland Census 3,716,442 records
- 1871 Scotland Census 3,349,194 records
- 1861 Scotland Census 3,006,966 records
- 1851 Scotland Census 2,912,392 records
- 1841 Scotland Census 2,625,739 records
- 1851 Scotland Census Extract 224,148 records
- 1861 Scotland Census Extract 115,520 records
- 1841 Scotland Census Extract 111,328 records
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