Welcome To Census Detective

 

Free UK Census Search

Britain was one of the first countries to implement regular Censuses, and the information compiled each decade from 1841 to 1911 is invaluable for tracing family trees.

This site is designed to give you a better insight into the UK Census and help you make the most of your searches.

Every researcher hits that inevitable 'Brick Wall' at some stage or other. When your family history research hits a dead-end, organize your facts and try one of these popular brick wall busting tactics.

We also provide free census search for the 1841-1911 English and Welsh Census, and the 1841-1901 Scottish Census

Find out how the Census was taken and all about the role of the Enumerator.