England and Wales, Census, 1861

Population schedule for England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands showing population as of 7 April 1861. This data has been provided by Findmypast.com.

Record Type: Census
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England and Wales, Census, 1861

What is in This Collection?

This collection includes information from the 1861 census for England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands showing population as of 7 April 1861. This data has been provided by Findmypast.com. 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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The records will include the following:

  • Address
  • Name
  • Relationship to the head of the household
  • Marital status
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Occupation
  • Where born
  • Registration district

Collection Content

Sample of indexed information:

Field Data
Name John Robert Smith
County Lincolnshire
Event Type Census
Event Date 1861
Event Place Goltho, Lincolnshire, England
Registration District Lincoln
Gender Male
Age 3
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1858
Birthplace Goltho, Lincolnshire
Page Number 1
Registration Number RG09
Piece/Folio 2363 / 73
Affiliate Record Type Household

Source information

Location of Original Records

The National Archives

Cite This Collection

"England and Wales, Census, 1861." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 3 December 2024. From "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census." Database and images. findmypast. http://www.findmypast.com : n.d. Citing PRO RG 9. The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.