GuidedResearch:England

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England and Wales Census Records, 1841-1911
If your ancestor lived in England or Wales between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses. The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.
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 * Census Years 1841-1911
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 * www.ancestry.com
 * Census Years 1841-1911
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 * Go to England Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.

Surname Search
Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.
 * Great Britain Family Name Profiling

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 * Go to England Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.

This map shows possible jurisdictions (locations) where local records were kept.
 * England 1851 Jurisdiction Map

After the county is located:
 * Go to England Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.