Proni is the main archive for northern ireland and holds millions of documents, covering a period from 1600 to the present day. Unfortunately the only complete ones to survive that are available are that of 1901 and 1911. Census 2016 place of work, school or college census of anonymised records powscar census 2016 vacant housing statistics faqs. Under the government of ireland act 1920, all responsibility in regard to the census question passes to the governments of southern and northern ireland. Northern irish birth, marriage and death registers and certificates. Information on northern ireland s next census, including. The census in northern ireland was taken on 1819 april 1926. Realistically, if the legislation is not in place by the end of this year, it is difficult to see the 1926 census of ireland being available for public consumption by 2016, the date originally set for release. County of fermanagh, 1926 census of northern ireland, 1926, county and county borough of londonderry belfast, hmso. View digitised and indexed images of the census of ireland 19011911 and census fragments and. It will be for these governments, when they are constituted, to consider upon what conditions and at what time the census shall be held in southern and northern ireland respectively.
Census of ireland 1821, 1831, and 1841 compared from the dublin university magazine, volume 23, number 7, may, 1844. Births, marriages and deaths in scotland and ireland the. Masterson also makes use of available census fragments, certified copies of portions of some returns, family transcriptions, and other records. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to plan and provide future services. Reports from the 1926 census in northern ireland are available to download.
Oct 12, 2019 in 2014, the central statistics office published all of the data it collected from every census since 1926 online for public access, free of charge. After 1911, the next census in ireland was not until 1926. Census northern ireland statistics and research agency. Search the general registrars office northern ireland for births more than 100 years old, marriages 75 more than years old and deaths more than 50 years old. Open letter to government calling for release of 1926. The 1926 census statistics which it contains vvere con1piled from the returns made as at midnight of the 1819th april, 1926.
Northern ireland after 1922 are held in the general registry office for northern ireland. The census returns for 1911 and 1926 stand like two enormous bookends, between which lie the monumentally important political, social and cultural events that have shaped our subsequent history. No census was taken in ireland in 1921 because of the angloirish war which continued until july of that year. The 1831 census was taken over a period of some months after 30 march 1831 and survives for parts of londonderry derry. For more detail on what and how records were used, you can refer to the introductions in mastersons ireland. Census 2016 small area population statistics saps small area population maps sapmap workplace zones and 1km. Irish ancestry unearthed every census since 1926 online. These are available to search in belfast and dublin and on. However, this decision needs the approval of the oireachtas. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county, town, or parish, go to locating online databases.
In a move that will open up a treasure trove of statistical information, censuses from 1926, 1936, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1979, 1981, 1986 and 1991 are all now just a few clicks of. Image caption the paperwork from the 1926 census for northern ireland has been lost. These volumes provide information on over 49,000 irish men and women who died in the great war. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to plan and provide future services for us all. Northern ireland assembly, research and information service 7 1 demography in the decade before census day 2011 27 march 2011, the resident population of northern ireland increased by 7. This publication contains transcripts of many of the surviving returns, with a surname index of the contents. Census records northern ireland family ulster lookup and. The issue of the cso see 16 november update, above rumbles on. Free census search 1901 and 1911 belfast family history ireland. The first full government census of ireland was taken in 1821 with further censuses at tenyearly intervals from 1831 through to 1911. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other. Emerald ancestors provides instant access to one of the largest collections of northern ireland genealogy records available, containing birth, marriage, death and census records for over 1.
Only the 1901 and 1911 censuses survived, along with a very small number of earlier returns. The census returns for 1911 and 1926 stand like two enormous bookends, between which lie the monumentally important political. Irelands 1926 census should have been released in 2016. Dec 17, 2012 the 1911 northern ireland population is created from aggregating the constituent counties antrim, armagh, down, fermanagh, londonderry and tyrone and the belfast and londonderry county boroughs. Northern ireland free genealogy search at ancestor search. The 1911 census return in irish for the household of patrick pearse. Census a record of all households and inhabitants, taken every decade. Library and archives canada holds an extensive collection of canadian census records from 1640 to 1926, and for newfoundland from 1671 to 1945. Use the search forms below to search the database from the 1901 and 1911 census returns. The census collects information every 10 years about the characteristics of people and households in northern ireland. Section 6 1 of the census act northern ireland, 1925. National archives of ireland as catriona crowe of the national archives.
Currently, there are plans to release the 1926 census of ireland which does not include northern ireland by 2016, though before this happens, the statistics act 1993 will have to be amended. The population of the irish free state is 2,972,000. The census collects information every 10 years about people and households in northern ireland. No census was taken in ireland in 1921 because of the angloirish war which continued until. More happily, the returns for the 1901 and 1911 census have survived and can now be accessed online, free of charge, via the national archives of ireland. Civil registration births, marriages and deaths bmds registered by the government start in 1864.
The census records can be searched by person name, or view institution records. The 1911 northern ireland population is created from aggregating the constituent counties antrim, armagh, down, fermanagh, londonderry and tyrone and the belfast and. This data collection contains the book, irelands memorial records an 8 volume set compiled by the committee of the irish national war memorial, originally published in 1923. Based on census material from 1926 to 1991, this study focuses on gender differences in occupancy rates in mental health beds in northern ireland. Irish ancestor search start your northern irish family. Release of 1926 census records mon, aug 14, 2017, 01.
Northern ireland pro freeholders records are lists of people entitled to vote because they owned land. Emerald ancestors provides instant access to one of the largest collections of northern. Ireland, 18411851 census abstracts northern ireland. You can choose the type of search you wish to perform by clicking on the appropriate tab below. The ons hosts samples of microdata for england and wales, scotland, and northern ireland that can be accessed for research purposes. Search the general registrars office northern ireland for births more than 100 years old, marriages 75 more than years old and deaths. Starting in 1851, most census records included the names of every resident, their country or province of birth, age and many other details. More specifically, using two sets of research literature the relationships between war and mental health and gender and mental health respectively it explores changing patterns in bed.
Although the next census was in 1951, much of the same information was collected under the. The central statistics office has published all the data it has collected from every census since 1926 online for public access, free of charge each years census gives a statistical breakdown. The only complete returns for ireland to survive are 1901 and 1911. The 1950 us census will be released in 2022 5 years before ireland releases the 1926 census. Census northern ireland act, 1925 census of northern ireland, 1926 matthew woollard. Census of northern ireland, 1926, county of down belfast, hmso, 1928. Information on the 2011 census in northern ireland, including how to access the data and supporting documents. You can search and view online the 1901 census and 1911 census for free. The next census in northern ireland will be in 2021. The loss of northern ireland s 1926 census returns leaves a gaping hole in the records that should have become available to family historians on expiry of the 100yearclosure rule. Jul 14, 2016 i can access the 1940 us census, the 1939 register of england and wales, the 1920 canadian census but alas not the 1926 census of ireland.
Mar 09, 2012 the 1926 census of ireland approved for early release by the government, but. Free census search 1901 and 1911 belfast family history. Census records northern ireland family ulster lookup. Ireland online genealogy records familysearch wiki. Three years of silence and inaction later, and already half way through. The official records of the first census carried out in northern ireland, in 1926, no longer exist.
Census of population of northern ireland, 1937 in searchworks. An act was passed by the northern ireland parliament in 1925 authorising the taking of a census in 1926. More specifically, using two sets of research literature. Simply fill in your ancestors name to start discovering your northern irish family history with our free search facility. County of down, 1926 census of northern ireland, 1926, county of fermanagh belfast, hmso, 1928. Between 1793 and 1829 both protestants and catholics with 40 shilling freeholds could vote, increased to 10 pounds in 1829. The surviving documents from the 1831 census record the. Jun 19, 2009 the central statistics office has published all the data it has collected from every census since 1926 online for public access, free of charge each years census gives a statistical breakdown of the development of the country, from just after the formation of the free state to the start of the 90s and preceltic tiger ireland. This data collection contains the book, irelands memorial records an 8 volume set compiled by the committee of the irish national war memorial, originally. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to plan and. No other census was taken until 1937, and that was of limited scope ie questions were not asked about industryoccupation etc.
Gender trends in occupancy rates in mental health beds in. Author of census of population, 1971, census of population of northern ireland, 1951, annual report of the registrar general, census of northern ireland, 1926, census of population of. These include valuable genealogical sources such as church registers, landed estates records, court records and wills. I can access the 1940 us census, the 1939 register of england and wales, the 1920 canadian census but alas not the 1926 census of ireland. Census volumes 1926 to 1991 cso central statistics office. Open letter to government calling for release of 1926 census. Searches are free but there is a charge to view results. In 2014, the central statistics office published all of the data it collected from every census since 1926 online for public access, free of charge. To use the service, enter the details of the person you are researching and click search.
The meeting paves the way for cooperation in securing better animal health for livestock. The early release of ireland s 1926 census returns was approved by the irish government, according to a statement by then heritage minister jimmy deenihan on 9 march 2012. You can access the results of the 2011 census on the northern ireland neighbourhood information service ninis website. As a result of the explosion and fire in the public record office in dublin on june 30th, 1922, only a relatively small portion of the 1851 census returns for ireland survived.
A census for ireland has been taken every 10 years since 1821. Census of northern ireland, 1926 by northern ireland. No census was taken in 1921, because of the war of independence. Central statistics office skehard road, cork t12 x00e, ireland tel. Those 15 years were the most tumultuous decadeandahalf in irish history with upheavals in industry and labour, the easter rising.
1397 832 388 33 1274 393 1531 934 1052 1014 1145 351 1324 1427 830 9 562 1512 616 347 499 227 1042 1238 111 1029 295 862 1057 39 753 717 439 243 518 1481 164 254 797 1466 356