Census Records

Since 1841, the population of Scotland has been surveyed by a census every ten years (excluding 1941).  These census records hold valuable information about your ancestors and their families.  The most recent census that is open to public inspection is for 1911.

Census records include information about your ancestor's

• Place of birth

• Age

• Address

• Occupation

• Marital status

• Parentage

• Siblings

• Children

• Spouse

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