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Title: Families missing from the Census
Post by: Mik1 on Monday 17 August 15 16:04 BST (UK)

I am puzzled why I find whole families in certain censuses, and they seem to be missing from others, same for individuals. I guess that searching for the name 'Smith' doesn't help, but I do have place and date of birth for most individuals. Is this a common occurence?

Title: Re: Families missing from the Census
Post by: HappyGoLucky33 on Monday 17 August 15 16:07 BST (UK)

I have yet to find my great great grandfather in the '81 and 1911 census. I have his wife and children but not him! Sometimes families were separated due to work or perhaps they were visiting another family on census night. Most will be there but they are often overlooked especially if there are inaccuracies in the names, place and date of birth.

Title: Re: Families missing from the Census
Post by: kimmie 75 on Monday 17 August 15 16:18 BST (UK)

Hi both

I could help you with your searching if you would like. You can pm details and I will see what I can find for you .

Title: Re: Families missing from the Census
Post by: sarah on Monday 17 August 15 17:03 BST (UK)

Hi Kimmie,

Welcome to RootsChat.

We only share sensitive information by pm - say information on living folk. Just replying opens up the topic to anyone who wishes to comment ;)

Regards

Sarah