Wales Guided Research
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Census Search
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England and Wales Census Records, 1841-1911
- If your ancestor lived in England or Wales between 1841 and 1911 use the England and Wales censuses.
- The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.
Website Dates Description www.familysearch.org Census Years 1841-1911 Complete Index and Images. www.ancestry.com Census Years 1841-1911 Complete Index and Images ($)
- Once the county is located, click on the heading above, I know the county to find the vital records of your ancestor.
Wales Place Name List
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- If the parish/place is known, but not the county, use this gazetteer to locate the correct county: GENUKI Gazetteer
- Once the county is located, click on the heading above, I know the county to find the vital records of your ancestor.
Additional Options
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- For more ideas to find the locality within Wales, see the article Wales Place of Origin.
- Once the county is located, click on the heading above, I know the county to find the vital records of your ancestor.
Town of Origin
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- If a person immigrated to the United States try Finding Town of Origin - United States Immigration