Ghana Census, 1984 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1982 to 1984.

The census was recorded in census registers, which include a title page summary and the enumeration pages with detailed information for each address taken. The text of the census is written in English.

The 1984 Ghana census was conducted with 140 local councils as administrative units. The enumeration registers have the imprinted year of 1982; however the census was conducted in March of 1984. The statistics for the census in 1984 recorded a population figure of 12.3 million inhabitants. The greatest concentration of population in 1984 was to the South of the Kwahu Plateau.

The census allows the government to gather statistical information on the growth of the population and many other social factors.

The census is reliable as the person who provided the information. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information as a way to continue research in other vital records such as civil and church records.

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Record Content
These records usually contain the following information:


 * Enumeration area and detailed address of house
 * Name of town/village
 * Full name of members present on census night
 * Relationship to head of household
 * Gender, age, birthplace, and nationality of household members
 * Level of education of each person
 * Occupation of each person
 * Employment status
 * Names of visitors present on census night
 * Names of members absent on census night

How to Use the Records
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:


 * Name of ancestor
 * Name of district and town/village

Searching the Collection
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Unable to Find Your Ancestor?
If you are unable to find information in civil or church registers, the census is the next good source to find vital and other interesting information.

This census has a treasure of information which could allow a researcher to continue research in other vital sources.

Related Websites
BYU Guidelines For Family Research in Ghana

Related Wiki Articles
Ghana

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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Guana Census 1982-1984." index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 24 March 2011), Central &gt; Ekumfi &gt; Adansi, Image 1 of 885, Amba Wir, 1984; citing Guana, Public Records and Archives Administration Department, Census 1982-1984, Image 1-3, Public Records and Archives, Accra, Ghana.