Is individual level data from British India censuses (1881 – 1941) available?

When was the first census data collected during British India?

The Census of 1881 which was undertaken on 17th February, 1881 by W.C. Plowden, Census Commissioner of India was a great step towards a modern synchronous census. Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.

How can I check my census records in India?

Follow these steps to find film numbers in the FamilySearch Catalog for India censuses.

  1. Go to www.familysearch.org.
  2. Click the Search tab.
  3. Click Catalog.
  4. Click Place Name.
  5. Type the name of a parish or town, and click Search.
  6. Click the locality that you want.
  7. Scroll down the list of topics, and click Census.

When was the last census conducted by British in India?

1931 census

The 1931 census is often considered be the last British-administered census. The report of the 1881 census comprised three volumes; that of 1931 comprised 28. British India ceased to exist in 1947, when Partition occurred.

How many census are there in India after independence?

All the censuses since 1951 were conducted under the 1948 Census of India Act. The last census was held in 2011, whilst the next will be held in 2021. So by 2011 the total census were 7 census.

Was there a census in 1941?

No national census was taken in 1941 due to the Second World War.

How is census data collected in India?

In the history of Indian Census, for the first time, the Census data will be collected digitally i.e. on Mobile App in the ensuing census. The Mobile app for Census purpose has been devised to be very simple, convenient and user friendly to ensure its maximum acceptability by all the Enumerators and Supervisors.

Can you access old census records?

The National Archives and Records Administration is responsible for making census records publicly available. Records are available at National Archives facilities and many large public and university libraries. Visit the National Archives Website to access 1940 and 1950 Census records.

Can you view census records online?

You can search by name, browse by place, or locate an exact page if you have the full census reference. Read section 11 for information on using census references.



Are census records available online?

Publications related to the census data collected from are available at https://www.census.gov/library/publications.html. Visit the National Archives Web site to access 1940 and 1950 Census records. Decennial census records are confidential for 72 years to protect respondents’ privacy.

How can I access my census records for free?

View digitized Census Records online through one of our partners, ancestry.com or familysearch.org. (Familysearch.org is free-of-charge. Ancestry.com is available free-of-charge at the National Archives facilities nationwide and through many libraries, otherwise by subscription.)

How do I get a copy of my census record?

How do I request a copy of my official census transcript? go to www.census.gov. in the upper right corner above the search box, select Index A-Z. under the letter A, select Age Search Information – Genealogy.

How do I download my census data?

Step 1: Locate the table you want. Select the Download button. Step 3: Click on the Download Now button and open the zip file that appears in the bottom left corner. Step 2: Check boxes next to the desired Table Vintages.



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