Was there a census in England in 1931?

The United Kingdom Census 1931 was a census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland that was carried out on 26 April 1931. A census in Northern Ireland had been taken in April 1926, so no census was taken there in 1931.

Was there a 1921 census in England?

The UK 1921 Census. The 1921 census was taken on the 19th of June 1921 at a time when the population for England and Wales stood at over 37 million. In addition to the questions asked in the 1911 census, the 1921 census included more information about the profession and branch within it.

Was there an 1831 census in England?

The fourth census of Great Britain (that is England, Scotland and Wales) was taken on Monday 30th May 1831. The returns gave a population of 16.54 million people, an increase of 1.9 million over 1821. There were 2.85 million inhabited buildings, occupied by 3.41 million families.

Is the 1921 census online?

Under the 1920 Census Act, the 1921 census can’t be published online until over a hundred years have passed. Family history website Findmypast has been awarded the exclusive contract to publish the records.

Can the UK census be used against you?

No. We’ll never sell or share your personal information with anyone. It is against the law for anyone to share personal census information. No one can be identified from the census and your information can never be used to target you.

What happens if you don’t do your census?

No, you won’t. You still have time to complete. We will be contacting households who haven’t completed in the coming weeks. You may be fined if you refuse to complete the Census after receiving a Notice of Direction or submit an incomplete form.

Where did the 1931 census take place in England?

On the night of Saturday 19 December 1942, there was a fire at a store in Hayes, Middlesex. The store, the responsibility of the Office of Works, contained a large amount of furniture but in addition it contained the census records for England & Wales for 1931, that is the whole of the schedules, enumeration books and plans.

What was the population of Northern Ireland in 1931?

A census in Northern Ireland had been taken in April 1926 so no census was taken there in 1931. The preliminary report on the census was published in July 1931 and reported the population of England and Wales as 39.9 million, an increase of just over 2 million since 1921.

Is the 1921 census still available in the UK?

The 1921 census will remain closed until it is made available online by Findmypast.co.uk in early 2022. Unfortunately, the 1931 census for England and Wales was destroyed by fire in 1942, and no census was taken in 1941 because of the Second World War. 5.

What was the first question asked in the 1931 census?

The 1931 census sees the first time that ‘place of usual residence’ was asked – a piece of information that will allow family historians the means of deciphering where those mystery census night visitors actually lived. Find out more about the 1931 Census of England and Wales, and read the full Press Release from TBA. Like Loading…