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Title: Census Records
Post by: Heather Gough on Thursday 13 June 19 12:02 BST (UK)

Hi

Can anyone help me please.

 On census forms why do some of the records say "this record is officially closed"? 

On the 1939 census there are 2 members of my family blacked out like this.

Any suggestions?

Regards

Heather

Title: Re: Census Records
Post by: JenB on Thursday 13 June 19 12:06 BST (UK)

The 1939 was not a census! It was a National Register intended to be 'a critical tool in coordinating the war effort at home. It would be used to issue identity cards, organise rationing and more.'
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/1939register/what-is-the-1939-register

The reason you see names blacked out is that they are people who are potentially still alive.

Title: Re: Census Records
Post by: Jebber on Thursday 13 June 19 12:14 BST (UK)

Before searching a new resource it pays to read the instructions and FAQs,  you will nearly always find the answers to any questions  there. You can save yourself a lot of time and wasted effort by doing do so, otherwise you may miss a vital piece of information. :)

Title: Re: Census Records
Post by: JenB on Thursday 13 June 19 12:17 BST (UK)

Quote from: JenB on Thursday 13 June 19 12:06 BST (UK)

The reason you see names blacked out is that they are people who are potentially still alive.

https://blog.findmypast.co.uk/redaction-and-the-1939-register-1406494638.html

Title: Re: Census Records
Post by: Heather Gough on Thursday 13 June 19 12:28 BST (UK)

Thank you everyone for your help.

I am very new to this as you can probably tell ;D

Title: Re: Census Records
Post by: carol8353 on Thursday 13 June 19 15:21 BST (UK)

If they are definitely dead and you have the death certs to support that,you can apply to Find My Past to have their redacted records opened.