RIP Sunderland Registrars Indexes

[briann1]

Great news, as H said the index's are back on line

[Ryhopelad]

Thanks for all your efforts H in getting the site up and running again

Ryhopelad

[kevinbond]

Hello in Sunderland also., is there a Census in Council records for 1939/? Ruth

[JenB]

Hello in Sunderland also., is there a Census in Council records for 1939/? Ruth

There was no census taken in 1939. I think you must be referring to the 1939 Register, which was taken short after the outbreak of World War 2

The 1939 Register, taken on 29 September 1939, provides a snapshot of the civilian population of England and Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War.

The records were used to produce up-to-date population statistics and identification cards and, once rationing was introduced in January 1940, to facilitate the issuing of ration cards. Information in the Register was also used to administer conscription, and to monitor and control the movement of the population caused by military mobilisation and mass evacuation.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/1939-register/

It is available online via a subscription to Findmypast. We are not allowed to do look-ups.

The original register is held by the National Archives. I should think it most unlikely that Sunderland City Council holds any copies (but I'm happy to be proved wrong).