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Hij is getrouwd met Ann Hartwell.
Zij zijn getrouwd op 13 oktober 1863 te Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour (RD), Warwickshire, hij was toen 23 jaar oud.
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George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Tredington, Worcestershire<br>Residence: 1901 - 3 Tredington, Tredington, Tredington, Worcestershire, England<br>Age: 60<br>Marital status: Married<br>Occupation: Ordinary Agricultural Labourer<br>Employed: Worker<br>Working at home: No<br>Number of rooms: 2<br>Wife: Ann Aston<br>Children: Jesse Aston, John Henry Aston<br>Census: arishTredingtonPiece2947on Stour, Shipston on StourFamily12t;br>Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives<br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10156-86604389/george-aston-in-1901-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 60; <br>Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10156-86604390/ann-aston-in-1901-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Ann Aston</a>; 57; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10156-86604391/jesse-aston-in-1901-england-wales-census?s=10391181"&;gt;Jesse Aston</a>; 29; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10156-86604392/john-henry-aston-in-1901-england-wales-census?s=10391181">John Henry Aston</a>; 23;
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Christening: May 10 1840 - Tredington, Warwickshire, England<br>Father: Richard Aston<br>Mother: Elizabeth Aston<br>GS Film number: 1067553<br>Digital Folder Number: 4292079<br>Image Number: 00243
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Tredington, Worcestershire, England<br>Residence: 1851 - Roctory House, Tredington, Tredington, Warwickshire, England<br>Age: 10<br>Occupation: Farmers Boy<br>Father: Richard Aston<br>Siblings: John Aston, Jane Aston<br>Census: hTredingtonSeriesHO107Line663mp;gt;Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10151-58618042/richard-aston-in-1851-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Richard Aston</a>; 38; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10151-58618043/george-aston-in-1851-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 10; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10151-58618044/john-aston-in-1851-england-wales-census?s=10391181">John Aston</a>; 9; <br>Daughter; &;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10151-58618045/jane-aston-in-1851-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Jane Aston</a>; 7; <br>Brother; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10151-58618046/william-aston-in-1851-england-wales-census?s=10391181">William Aston</a>; 36;
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
Geroge Aston<br>Death date: Oct-Nov-Dec 1918<br>Death place: Shifnal, Shropshire, England<br>Birth date: Circa 1840<br>Age: 78<br>Volume: 6a<br>Page: 1643
Civil registration—the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths—began in England and Wales on 1 July 1837. Local registration districts had jurisdiction for recording civil events, but were required to send copies of their records each quarter to the General Register Office (GRO) in London. The GRO created indexes to these records which are organized by event, year, and quarter, and thereunder alphabetically by surname.Information included in the death index changed over the years. The death index for 1866 to 1920 provides the name of deceased, age at death, registration district, and reference information (volume and page numbers). From 1984 to 2005 the index includes the deceased’s birth date rather than age.Information provided in the index can be used to order a copy of the person’s death certificate for a fee from the GRO through their Certificate Ordering Service. Depending on the year, full death certificates may provide: name of deceased, death date, death place, age, sex, occupation, cause of death, name of parent if the deceased is a child, informant’s name, residence, and relationship to the deceased, and date of registration.Note: Information recorded on a death certificate is only as accurate as the knowledge of the person reporting it. It is important to pay attention to who the informant was and their relationship to the deceased. The closer the relationship, the more reliable the information likely is.For years where images of the index are available, be sure to consult the image to verify the information presented to you. Sometimes errors happen during the transcription process. For example, a "5" may have inadvertently been transcribed as a "3". Since there is a fee for ordering certificate copies from the GRO, it is especially important to make sure all reference numbers are correct before placing an order.Search tip: If an individual had multiple given names, sometimes only one or two of these names was recorded in the index. In addition, some of the given names may have been recorded by initials only. If you’re having trouble locating someone in the index, try searching by any of the individual’s known given names, initials, or nicknames.
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Kedington, Northamptonshire<br>Residence: 1881 - Tardington Ste, Tredington, Warwickshire, England<br>Age: 40<br>Marital status: Married<br>Occupation: Ag Lab<br>Inhabited: 1<br>Wife: Ann Aston<br>Children: Jesse Aston, Eliza Aston, John H Aston<br>Census: pston on Stour'household'></a>Household<br>Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives<br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10154-42467708/george-aston-in-1881-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 40; <br>Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10154-42467709/ann-aston-in-1881-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Ann Aston</a>; 39; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10154-42467710/jesse-aston-in-1881-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Jesse Aston</a>; 9; <br>Daughter; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10154-42467711/eliza-aston-in-1881-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Eliza Aston</a>; 6; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10154-42467712/john-h-aston-in-1881-england-wales-census?s=10391181">John H Aston</a>; 3;
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
George Aston
Gender: Male
Birth: Circa 1841 - Worcestershire, England
Residence: 1871 - Tredington, Tredington, Warwickshire, England
Age: 30
Wife: Ann Aston
Children: Richard Aston, Burtha J Aston
Census: Parish:TredingtonSeries:RG10Page:14 County:WarwickshirePiece:3217Family:15 Country:EnglandRegistrar's district:HalfordLine:16 Date:1871-00-00Superintendent registrar's district:Shipston on StourImage:20 Enum. District:7 See household members
Household
Relation to head; Name; Age
Head; George Aston; 30
Wife; Ann Aston; 28
Son; Richard Aston; 7
Daughter; Burtha J Aston; 4
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
Ann Hartwell & George Aston<br>Marriage: Oct 13 1863 - Tredington, Warwick, England<br>Wife: Ann Hartwell<br>Husband: George Aston<br>Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M04150-3<br>System Origin: England-ODM<br>GS Film number: 991480
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Christening: May 10 1840 - Tredington, Worcester, England<br>Father: Richard Aston<br>Mother: Elizabeth Aston<br>Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00903-1<br>System Origin: England-ODM<br>GS Film number: 367952
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Tredington, Worcestershire<br>Residence: 1891 - Cottage Tredington, Tredington, Warwickshire, England<br>Age: 50<br>Marital status: Married<br>Occupation: Farm Labourer<br>Employed: Yes<br>Inhabited: 1<br>Number of rooms: 2<br>Wife: Ann Aston<br>Children: Jesse Aston, John H Aston<br>Census: gtonEnumerated byWilliam HutchingsCountryEnglandImage5amp;lt;br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16047252/george-aston-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 50; <br>Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16047253/ann-aston-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Ann Aston</a>; 47; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16047254/jesse-aston-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Jesse Aston</a>; 19; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16047255/john-h-aston-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=10391181">John H Aston</a>; 13; <br>Grandson; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16047256/william-g-russell-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=10391181">William G Russell</a>; 1;
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Tredington, Worcestershire<br>Residence: 1861 - Tredington, Warwick, Warwickshire, England<br>Age: 20<br>Marital status: Single<br>Occupation: Carter<br>Census: e78a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302813/thomas-kilby-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Thomas Kilby</a>; 72; <br>Sister; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302814/ann-hall-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Ann Hall</a>; 70; <br>Servant; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302815/richard-aston-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Richard Aston</a>; 25; <br>Servant; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302816/george-aston-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 20; <br>Servant; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302818/mary-buttler-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Mary Buttler</a>; 17; <br>Servant; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10152-223302819/george-harriss-in-1861-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Harriss</a>; 15;
What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1841 - Tredington, Worcestershire<br>Residence: Apr 2 1911 - Tredington Shipston on Stour, Tredington, Warwickshire, England<br>Age: 70<br>Marriage: Circa 1863<br>Years of marriage: 48<br>Marital status: Married<br>Occupation: Farm Labourer General<br>Wife: Ann Aston<br>Son: Henry Aston<br>Census: shireEnum. District8Name; Age; Suggested alternatives<br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10446-19152205/george-aston-in-1911-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 70; <br>Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10446-19152206/ann-aston-in-1911-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Ann Aston</a>; 67; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10446-19152207/henry-aston-in-1911-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Henry Aston</a>; 33;
What is in the 1911 census?In common with the censuses that preceded it, it recorded the following information:- Where an individual lived- Their age at the time of the census- Who (what relatives) they were living with- Their place of birth- Occupation- Details of any guests on the night of the census- Details of any servants they hadAlso, depending on an individual's circumstances, additional information could include:- Whether they were an employee or employer- Precise details of the industry or service they worked in- Details of nationality- Duration of their current marriage- Number of children born to that marriage- Number of children still living, and the number who had died- Details of any illnesses or conditions each family member had, and the date these beganFertility in marriage and occupational dataIn response to government concerns the 1911 census also asked additional, more specific questions to each household, about fertility in marriage and occupational data.The 1911 census and the suffragettesFrustrated with the government's refusal to grant women the vote, a large number of women boycotted the 1911 census by refusing to be counted. There were two forms of protest. In the first, the women (or their husbands) refused to fill in the form, often recording their protest on the household schedule. In the second, women evaded the census by staying away from their home for the whole night, and so did not lodge their protest on the household schedule. In both cases, any details relating to individual women in the households will be missing from the census. For the family historian, a refusal to fill in the form (accompanied by a protest statement) at least registers the presence of a woman, or women, in the household. But the women who evaded the count by leaving their home for the night are entirely untraceable via the census. The exact number of women who boycotted the census is not known, though some people have estimated that it may be as many as several thousand.DC Thomson Family History service provided to MyHeritage members by agreement with The National Archives, London.
George Aston<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1840 - Worcestershire, England<br>Residence: 1841 - Tredington, Tredington, Worcestershire, England<br&;gt;Age: 1<br>Census: r's districtShipston on StourImage12tives<br>Head (implied); <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170085/john-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">John Aston</a>; 60 - 64; <br>; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170086/thomas-jilks-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Thomas Jilks</a>; 10; <br>Son (implied); <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170087/richard-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Richard Aston</a>; 25 - 29; <br>; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170088/elizabeth-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Elizabeth Aston</a&;gt;; 25 - 29; <br>; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170089/george-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">George Aston</a>; 1; <br>; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170090/caroline-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Caroline Aston</a>; 10; <br>; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10150-13170091/mary-aston-in-1841-england-wales-census?s=10391181">Mary Aston</a>; 8;
In the 1841 Census a policy of rounding down ages was in place. As such, people aged: 15-19 were recorded as 15, 20-24 were recorded as 20, 25-29 were recorded as 25, and so on.1841 was the first time that the head of each household was given a form to fill in on behalf of everyone in the dwelling on a set day. This system still forms the basis of the method used today.What can you find in the 1841 census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbors were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the censusThe fields which have been transcribed for the 1841 census are:- First name- Last name- Sex- Birth county- Age- Address- City- Parish- CountyRelation to head of household was not recorded in this census. However, MyHeritage has developed technology to imply the relations based on surname, gender, age and position in the household. Though not perfect, the implied relations are often correct.Why this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.