A guide to the census returns for England and Wales, 1841-1911; with invaluable information for family and social historians, especially when used with other resources like maps and directories. Historical background By the late 18th century the Industrial Revolution had resulted in great changes in employment and population movement. Governments wanted greater knowledge of their populations … Continue reading Census Returns
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Electoral Registers
A guide to the collections at Derbyshire Record Office. First produced in 1832, electoral registers are a record of all those persons entitled to vote at parliamentary, local and parochial elections. They are a useful tool for family historians looking for the addresses of their ancestors, for house historians looking to see previous occupiers of … Continue reading Electoral Registers
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