England and Wales Census, 1861 - FamilySearch Historical Records

 England

 Wales

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records for 1861. The information gathered by the census taker is only as reliable as the person who provided the information. While some information may not be completely accurate, it can still provide important clues in locating an ancestor.

Collection Content
Census records may contain the following information:


 * Date, place, registration district, parish and county where census was taken
 * Given and surname of each member of household
 * Gender, age, and marital status of each member
 * Birthplace of each member
 * Relationship of each member to head of household

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index. To find a copy of the original record, visit the The National Archives
 * To help keep track of your research, you may want to keep a research log. FamilySearch has an example example research log which you can download.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives.
 * Search the records of nearby areas.
 * Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * - They might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name.
 * -A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Below are the proper citations to use for this whole collection as well as for individual records and images within it:
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