1901 irish census book

Ireland is unusual among englishspeaking censustaking countries in that our original household manuscript returns survive. This site does not support the current version of your web browser. In addition, some regional heritage centres have photocopies of the returns for their local area which they allow personal callers to examine. Census, ded, district, divisions, electoral, irish, map, roots one of the first record sets to use when tracing our familys origins is the 1901 census, based on district electoral divisions deds. To learn more about these records, please refer to the sources website. Compiling a picture from the 1901 census its unfortunate for us that census records for the era closest to tom creans birth date arent available both the 1881 and 1891 censuses, which would have included further information on tom crean, were destroyed after a decision was made to pulp. Buy census of ireland, 1901 online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. The 1901 and 1911 irish censuses include a question about the ability of respondents in a household to speak the irish language, an ghaeilge. The 1901 ireland census covered all 32 counties of ireland and enumerated the entire irish population about 4. The british government took its first national census in 1801. This means that the only census records available to the public are fragments of the irish census records 1821 1851 and complete irish census records for 1901 and 1911.

The first four1821, 1831, 1841 and 1851were largely destroyed in the fire at the public record office in 1922. Mar 31, 2015 19011911 irish census any maps for the houses that anyone knows of. The irish diaspora is estimated to amount to 70 million people in all parts of a census may list only selected people for a special reason such as males have already successfully digitised and partially indexed the canadian census returns 1901, 1906 and 1911. The index was created by the national archives of ireland. Only a few transcriptions survive from the 18611891 irish. Finding a long lost relative in the 1901 irish census. Unfortunately we do not have any surviving official census records for the first half of the nineteenth century. The first attempt to take an official census in this country was made in 18, pursuant to an act passed in 1812.

Clare genealogy 1901 census of population of county clare. When the 1901 census was taken on 31 march 1901, the total population of england, wales and scotland was recorded as 36,999,946. Censuses can also provide clues that lead to other records. When available, census records can provide names, ages, occupations, marital statuses, birthplaces, and family members relationships. Census of ireland, 1901, part 1, volume 1, issue 4. Apr 28, 2014 the national archives of irelands collections of pre 1901 census fragments and census search forms a total of around 600,000 records have been uploaded to the nais free genealogy site, along with explanatory contextual images and text. Irelands 1901 census forms are full of genealogical. This census was conducted on the night of sunday, 31 march 1901. All antrim armagh belfast co borough carlow cavan clare cork cork co borough cork east riding cork west riding donegal down dublin. This is a compilation of records for tullaghobegly parish which forms part of the donegal genealogy resources website. It is the earliest irish census to have survived in its entirety and is, therefore, hugely important to genealogists. Census record manuscripts for 1861 were intentionally destroyed by the government some time after statistical information about the population and irish society had been taken from them.

This collection houses several types of manuscript records from the valuation office in ireland. I got bored last wednesday and decided to map the 1901 census. The household returnalso known as form aenumerated one household per page, recording information such as name, relationship to head. General report, with illustrative maps and diagrams, tables, and appendix. Over 400,000 surviving fragments from irelands nineteenth century censuses are free to search and view on findmypast in ireland census 18211851. The united kingdom census 1901 was the 11th nationwide census conducted in the united kingdom of great britain and ireland, and was done on 1 april 1901 relating to the persons returned as living at midnight on sunday, march 31st.

Many but not all of the heritage centres behind the site have transcripts of the 1901 census. Locating properties and families within a townland or street. Various types of censuses have been taken by civil authorities to determine such things as. A parish, in the barony of kilmacrenan, county of donegal, and province of ulster. The irish language had declined dramatically over the previous 300 years as a result of english rule. This follows on the 1911 census, which became available in full last year. I am looking for the maps used in the 1901 census does anyone know where they are, or if 1901 1911 irish census maps used to locates houses for census listings where. Ireland, 18411851 census abstracts northern ireland since most irish census records prior to 1901 were destroyed in a 1922 fire, josephine masterson turned to old age pension records, census fragments, and other documents to recreate this small portion of the 1841 and 1851 irish censuses. All the family tree genealogy guides are a great resource your ancestry. It is the earliest complete census to survive the public records office explosion during the irish civil war and as such, is one of the key genealogical resources for ireland. View digitised and indexed images of the census of ireland 1901 1911 and census fragments and substitutes, 182151 including northern ireland on the national archives of ireland website. These details are christian name and surname, relationship to the head of the family, religion, ability to read and write, age, sex, occupation, marital status, county of birth, ability to speak irish and english and whether a person is deaf, dumb, idiot or lunatic. Its rarelyused full title is general topographical index consisting of an alphabetical index of the townlands and towns of ireland and indices to the parishes, baronies.

Knowing this, genealogist josephine masterson turned to other sources to recreate these abstracts of information that appeared on the 1841 and 1851 irish censuses. Ireland, 18411851 census abstracts northern ireland. This book is an invaluable guide for helping trace your irish ancestors, it covers alot of resources, some you can find online, some free and some not but it helps open up avenues to your research. Irish census records on findmypast an irish census return from coleraine in 1851. The commissioners for the 1901 census, in their general report, laid out a short history of previous attempts to gather statistics in ireland. The 1911 census is not transcribed anywhere else online. Index of townlands, 1901 irish genealogical research society.

A census is a count and description of the population of an area. The uk 1901 census each householder was required to complete a census schedule giving the address of the household, and the names, ages, sex, occupations and places of birth of each individual residing in his or her accommodation. Using irish census returns in genealogical research the. To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or install another browser. The first genealogically useful census was not taken until 1841, when names were recorded. In 1921 the year of irish partition the scheduled ireland census for 1921 did not take place. Locating properties and families within a townland or. No census was taken in 1921, due to political unrest as a result of the war of independence and civil war, but the work of taking census resumed in 1926. Fortunately for us, the good people at the leitrimroscommon web site have entered much of the census data for counties leitrim and roscommon below i have included the output of a database search i performed on the surname finan. It is the first full allireland census available to genealogists records from earlier censuses were almost completely destroyed. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1901 census for england. During the decennial england and wales censuses of 1841 to 1901, the individual schedules returned from each household were transcribed and collated by the census enumerators into census enumerators books cebs it is these cebs that are used by researchers in the fields of social science, local and family history etc. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Only the 1901 and 1911 censuses survived, along with a very small number of earlier returns.

Having already mapped the district electoral divisions for the 1911 census, it was clear that there would be less work for 1901, but i was surprised to put it mildly at how little was involved. Buy census of ireland, 1901 book by ireland census office. Irish census returns full listings and explanations. The 1901 census is the earliest surviving allireland census. It is the first full all ireland census available to genealogists records from earlier censuses were almost completely destroyed. The 1901 all ireland census was taken on sunday 31 march.

The 1901 allireland census was taken on sunday 31 march. Findmypast has a comprehensive collection of early irish census records and substitute records to explore. In january 1901 the reign of queen victoria ended and her eldest son became king edward vii. These are the forms filled out and signed by the head of each household on census night. Most irish national census records prior to 1901 were destroyed in the 1922 fire at the public records office in dublin. Earliest full surviving census for the entire country. Showing by classes the number of houses having one or more families residing. A census has been taken every ten years since that date, except in 1941. All data in this thirdparty database was obtained from the sources website. For more detail on what and how records were used, you can refer to the introductions in mastersons ireland. See example locating properties and families within the townland of drumadreen, gelvin ded, co. The 1901 census is the first complete census available for ireland.

All of these books helped to inform the publication of griffiths valuation, which was a comprehensive assessment of the rental value of irish lands and property. The 1901 and 1911 censuses are the only surviving full irish censuses open to the public. Census of ireland 1901 1911 and census fragments and substitutes, 182151 the household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the national archives of ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the irish national heritage. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. I am looking for the maps used in the 1901 census does anyone know where they are, or if 19011911 irish census maps used to locates houses for census listings where. They were released to public inspection in 1961, because of the stream of requests for information about peoples ages, particularly those born before civil registration of births began in 1864. Ireland, census a fantastic read a parish and click search. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The 1821 to 1851 censuses are divided by county, barony, civil parish, and townland. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The 1901 and 1911 censuses are available to the public and are now online, but all censuses taken since 1911 are not. Dec 31, 2015 the magic of rediscovering your family with the online 1901 1911 census. The census contains detailed information on each individual including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender, occupation, and birthplace.

The irish national archives of ireland has made the irish census of 1901 available online from today. This database is an index containing details extracted from a variety of irish birth records. A systematic government census of the irish population was taken every 10 years from 1821 until 1911. Original census forms for 1901 have survived in their entirety and contain a wealth of information for your irish ancestor search. The household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the national archives of ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the irish national heritage. The irish language and the 1901 and 1911 irish censuses. They are freely available online at the national archives of ireland s website. Cork the household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the national archives of ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the irish national heritage.

The 1901 census was taken on sunday 31 march 1901 and recorded every man, woman and child alive on the island of ireland on that date. Each head of household across the island had to fill in a form form a while the enumerator filled in three additional forms. The 1881 and 1891 ireland census records were pulped during world war i. The 1901 census of ireland is the earliest complete census to survive which gives details on individuals. The irish census is unique because you can see the original household manuscript returns the forms filled out by the head of each household on census night, rather than just transcribed enumerators books. The 1901 irish census in 1901, a census of the entire country of ireland was conducted. Search the 1901 irish census free online family tree. Full government censuses of the whole island were taken in 1821, 1831, 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911. Buy census of ireland, 1901 books online at best prices in india by ireland census office from. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book. Welcome to the national archives genealogy website. Instead, additional search fields have been created to allow researchers to be more creative in their searching. Ireland, census, 1901 collection, and has placed a note on the recordsets description that no additional records have been uploaded.

The database will also be available, free of charge, at findmypast and family search. National archives about the 1901 and 1911 censuses. Jul 03, 2014 the only complete irish census returns that are currently available for research are those of 1901 and 1911. The index to the townlands was published in 1904 by the commissioners of census as an aid to the processing of the returns for the 1901 census in order to obtain statistics.

The 1901 census for england was taken on the night of 31 march 1901. These are usually a switchoff for members of the irish diaspora whose ancestors left ireland in the early to mid 1800s. Jun 04, 2010 ive been playing with the irish 1901 and 1911 census website now at. Masterson also makes use of available census fragments, certified copies of portions of some returns, family transcriptions, and other records. A census may list only selected people for a special reason such as males between the ages of 16 and 45 for military purposes or the. If you have anything youd like to add or would like to have yourself included in a researchers section of these pages, then please contact me.