Ireland Census, 1831 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in the Collection?
This collection will include fragments from the Ireland 1831 Census. The entire census is not included in this collection. The majority of the census returns were destroyed in 1922 but there are a few returns that remain for parts of Londonderry (Derry). The census is arranged by town land, civil parish, barony and county and contains: name, age, and locality information. A barony, in Scotland, Ireland and outlying parts of England, constitutes an administrative division of a country, usually of lower rank and importance than a county. This collection was originally captured at the National Archives of Ireland and the index was created by findmypast.com.

Collection Contents
Census records may contain the following Information:


 * Given Name of all Family Members
 * Ages of Family Members
 * Relationship to the Head of the Household
 * Marital Status and Date
 * Educational or Literacy Status
 * Occupation of Head of Household
 * County and Township of Residence
 * Country of Origin
 * Religious Affiliation
 * Family Members who died since the previous Census

How Do I Search the Collection?
This section provides information on how to search the collection and tips on how to find records. As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated [event] year, and family relationships.

To search this collection by name: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "County" category ⇒Select the "Parish" category ⇒Select the “Townland" category which takes you to the images

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Use the age to calculate a birth date.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

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