Ireland, Census Search Forms, 1841 and 1851
Irish Census Search forms 1841 & 1851. The government used these forms to search the 1841 & 1851 Census to prove the age of people applying for the Old Age Pension when birth certificates did not exist because the person was born before Civil Registration had begun. The census search forms contain the applicant's name, address, residence in 1851 with county, barony, parish, townland and street as well as the parent's names and head of household in 1851. This collection was originally captured at the National Archives of Ireland and the index was created by FindMyPast.com.
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Ireland, Census Search Forms, 1841 and 1851
What is in This Collection?
This collection includes some of the forms used by the government to search census records between the years of 1841 and 1851. The purpose in searching the census records was to prove ages of citizens applying for Old Age Pensions. (They had to be at least 70 years old to receive the benefit.) Since civil registrations of births (birth certificates) were not required until 1864, it was necessary for the government to search the census records to validate claims. The searches were conducted by the government between 1908 and 1922.
This collection was originally captured by the National Archives of Ireland, and the index was created by findmypast.com.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
To Browse This Collection
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Head of Household’s Name
- Marital Status and Date
- Occupation of Head of Household
- County and Township of Residence
- Other Household Members’ Names
Collection Content
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Search Request - 1851 Census Record
Extract 1851 Census Record
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
The National Archives of Ireland
"Ireland, Census Search Forms, 1841 and 1851." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 3 December 2024. From database by FindMyPast and images digitized by FamilySearch. Citing The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin.
