Census records in the United Kingdom are a fundamental resource for genealogical research, providing detailed family information since 1801. The first few censuses (1801–1831) recorded only statistical data, but from 1841 onward, they included names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces. Conducted every ten years, UK censuses help trace ancestry, migration patterns, and household structures. The most recent publicly available census is from 1921, with the 1939 Register serving as an important wartime substitute. These records, alongside parish registers and civil registration, are invaluable for researching family histories across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Census & Voter Lists
U.K. & Ireland Census
- 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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