Description
Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry with 'A Guide to Tracing Your Family History using the Census' by Emma Jolly, a brand new, meticulously crafted paperback designed for both novice and seasoned genealogists. This 200-page handbook serves as an essential tool in navigating the vast landscape of census records, offering invaluable insights into who our ancestors were and where they came from. With comprehensive coverage of census data from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and more, this guide demystifies the research process. Discover how to effectively utilize census records from 1841 to 1911, along with detailed analyses of later censuses. Emma Jolly emphasizes the growing availability of online resources, equipping you with the knowledge to effortlessly trace your family tree from the comfort of your home. The extensive appendix consolidates crucial resources, making this book a one-stop-shop for family history research. Perfect for anyone looking to explore their roots, 'A Guide to Tracing Your Family History using the Census' is your starting point for uncovering rich and captivating genealogical narratives. Start your journey today and illuminate the lives of your ancestors!
By Jolly, Emma
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 200
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
The census is an essential survey of our population, and it is a source of basic information for local and national government and for various organizations dealing with education, housing, health and transport. Providing the researcher with a fascinating insight into who we were in the past, Emma Jolly's new handbook is a useful tool for anyone keen to discover their family history. With detailed, accessible and authoritative coverage, it is full of advice on how to explore and get the most from the records. Each census from 1841 to 1911 is described in detail, and later censuses are analysed too. The main focus is on the census in England and Wales, but censuses in Scotland, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are all examined and the differences explained. Particular emphasis is placed on the rapidly expanding number of websites that offer census information, making the process of research far easier to carry out. The extensive appendix gathers together all the key resources in one place. Emma Jolly's guide is an ideal introduction and tool for anyone who is researching the life and times of an ancestor. AUTHOR: Emma Jolly is a professional genealogist who deals with a wide range of family history research. She is an expert on genealogical problem solving, and she has made a special study of the British in India. She writes regularly for family history publications. Her most recent books are Family History for Kids, Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors and My Ancestor Was a Wom
By Jolly, Emma
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 200
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
The census is an essential survey of our population, and it is a source of basic information for local and national government and for various organizations dealing with education, housing, health and transport. Providing the researcher with a fascinating insight into who we were in the past, Emma Jolly's new handbook is a useful tool for anyone keen to discover their family history. With detailed, accessible and authoritative coverage, it is full of advice on how to explore and get the most from the records. Each census from 1841 to 1911 is described in detail, and later censuses are analysed too. The main focus is on the census in England and Wales, but censuses in Scotland, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are all examined and the differences explained. Particular emphasis is placed on the rapidly expanding number of websites that offer census information, making the process of research far easier to carry out. The extensive appendix gathers together all the key resources in one place. Emma Jolly's guide is an ideal introduction and tool for anyone who is researching the life and times of an ancestor. AUTHOR: Emma Jolly is a professional genealogist who deals with a wide range of family history research. She is an expert on genealogical problem solving, and she has made a special study of the British in India. She writes regularly for family history publications. Her most recent books are Family History for Kids, Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors and My Ancestor Was a Wom