Can I search UK census records for free?
Historic census forms from 1841-1911 are available to view free on site at the National Archives in Kew (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/).
Can I search the 1911 census by address?
As well as searching for a person, you can also search the 1911 census by address – ideal for tracing your house history or exploring the local history of an area.
How do you find out who lived in a house before you?
Curious who lived in the home long before you? Start by researching old census records. You should able to discover the names of family members who lived in the home, as well as their ages, birth states, year of immigration, marriage status, occupations, personal belongings and other interesting information.
How do I get my 1911 census free?
You can also access the 1911 census, including viewing the transcripts and schedules, for free at the National Archives in Kew. There is more information here in a leaflet published on Census Returns on the National Archives website.
What was the population of Blackburn in 2016?
In the 2016 Census, there were 13,940 people in Blackburn (State Suburbs). Of these 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 0.2% of the population.
What are the most common ancestries in Blackburn?
The most common ancestries in Blackburn (State Suburbs) were English 25.4%, Australian 21.2%, Chinese 10.4%, Irish 9.3% and Scottish 7.1%. Respondents had the option of reporting up to two ancestries on their Census form, and this is captured by the Ancestry Multi Response (ANCP) variable used in this table.
Where can I find the Lancashire census transcripts?
Lancashire Census name indexes and transcripts 1841-1911 are available online. A census name index is an index of names compiled from the census records, and enable you to search for a person by surname, forename and age. Transcripts are more detailed than indexes, and enable you to search across all the fields, such as occupation and address.
Is there a post office in Blackburn Lancashire?
The town has a head post office, a telegraph station, four banking offices, and three chief inns; and publishes four weekly newspapers.