Family History – Feb. 1st

1841 Census

The 1841 census is considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule which contained the household address and the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth of each individual living at the address.

Choose any member of your family alive in 1841 young or old. Where did the live, are they married, have a job. Which research methods did you use?

 

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