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At YorkshireCensus.co.uk, you will find some practical information about the Yorkshire Census from 1841 to 1901 and how to use it to research your family history. This includes:
- Yorkshire Census Introduction - find out how the Yorkshire Census can help you find your ancestors and build your family tree.
- Yorkshire Census Case Studies - entries for The Bronte Sisters in the 1861 Yorkshire Census.
- Fascinating facts relating to Yorkshire life between 1841 and 1901 on the Yorkshire Facts page.
Information included in the Yorkshire Census
All census records include Forename & Surname, Age, Sex, Occupation, and Address.
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In 1841, the only other piece of information recorded was the county of birth - this only tells you if the person was born in the same census county (usually has a y/yes or n/no).
From 1851, more information was added. This included the town/county of birth, the relation to head of household, marital status, and medical disabilities.
Employment Status was also recorded from 1891.
To find out more, visit YorkshireCensus.co.uk.
Yorkshire, famous for beautiful Landscapes
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Yorkshire has always been famous for its beautiful dale landscapes, but during the 19th century it underwent a period of radical change, as did the rest of the country, as the industrial revolution transformed society in Britain. Yorkshire began to be known instead for skylines of collieries and factories, and rapidly growing towns and cities.
Many more workers were needed as industry developed, and urban centres in Yorkshire saw a massive influx of working class inhabitants during the 19th century, leading to slums and poor living conditions.
The largest county in England, Yorkshire was particularly well-placed to take advantage of the swift advances in technology made throughout the 1800’s. Bordering the North Sea, it had several active ports, and most importantly an unusual variety and richness of natural resources.
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Mines were built to harvest the rich seams of coal — ‘black gold’ — lead, copper and iron ore. Steel was manufactured in Sheffield, and the city had many factories producing cutlery that was sold globally. A strong woollen trade that had begun in medieval times strengthened with the use of new machinery, which allowed for the production of finer cloths, and centred around Bradford, Halifax and Leeds. Valuable cargoes that had previously been sent around the country via the canal system was now more easily transported by the railways, which arrived in Yorkshire in the early 1800’s.
The county’s rich timber resources were used throughout England and locally for purposes such as shipbuilding. Yorkshire products were exported all over Europe from Hull, which became a vibrant North Sea fishery and trades centre.
To find out more, visit YorkshireCensus.co.uk
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1841 Census - 1851 Census - 1861 Census - 1871 Census - 1891 Census - 1901 Census |