Census & Population Lists
The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.
An index to several million names in records delineating families and including important personal details, such as religion, occupation and place of birth.
An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.
Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.
A full name index, connected to original images of the registers. These records list those who were eligible to vote and may give a description of an individual's property.
This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.
An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in Fife. Records contain information on tenants, landowners and properties.
An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.
The 1841 census provides details on an individual's age, residence and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows for searches on multiple metrics including occupation and residence.
The 1851 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows for searches on multiple metrics including occupation and residence.