Product Ref: FH-026
People count. A history of the General Register Office (Second Hand)
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People Count offers a fascinating look into the history and development of the General Register Office (GRO), the institution responsible for civil registration in England and Wales. This book explores how the GRO evolved, its role in recording vital statistics, and its impact on public policy and family history.
Inside you'll discover:
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The origins and growth of the General Register Office
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How civil registration shaped demographic and genealogical research
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Insights into the people, processes, and politics behind the records
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The GRO’s influence on modern data collection and identity documentation
A compelling read for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the machinery behind the records we rely on to trace our ancestors
ISBN : 0116911832