1911 census tip! (General)

by Ann , Cheltenham, Glos, Friday, January 30, 2009, 06:14 (5849 days ago) @ robdavis

Simone, this is amazing. I have had great success. When will they discover what we are up to!

I have found that it is best to search for an individual, by making a general search, unless your name is something like "Smith." Make a note of the spelling and the age. My own mother was born in 1907 but in the "1911" she was born 1908 and her name was spelt wrong (perhaps my grandfather had a problem with spelling etc.) Needless to say I couldn't understand why I was unable to find her on my initial specific search.

Thank you for sharing this, it has boosted my spirits no end!

Regards from Ann Sindrey.