Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles by Colin Chapman (6th Edition)

"Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles" (6th Edition) by Colin Chapman is a valuable reference guide for genealogists, historians, and researchers interested in tracing individuals and communities before the first comprehensive UK census of 1841.

This edition, released in September 2021, spans 84 pages and provides detailed background on various types of population listings from 1086 to 1841 across England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands.

• Types of Listings: Includes military records (muster rolls, militia lists), tax records (poll tax, subsidy lists, hearth, window, and land taxes), and church records (attendance lists and ecclesiastical censuses).
• Content of Listings: Many records contain names, ages, addresses, occupations, and birthplaces.
• Appendix: Identifies which of the 1801, 1811, 1821, and 1831 censuses include names of individuals.
• References & Index: Over 200 references and a comprehensive index make it easy to locate relevant sources.

Chapman's work is especially useful for understanding the scope and limitations of e

ISBN : 9781873686232

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