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From: C Johnson Mon 3 Aug 2009 15:35
 
When I search the 1911 census, I do not understand why I can have a printout of the census in front of me and yet on a second search it says there are no results - even after carefully checking spelling etc.! Has anyone else found this?

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From: C Johnson Mon 3 Aug 2009 15:38
 
Can anyone help me with research into finding the whereabouts of my grandfather. He was shown on the 1901 census but not the 1911 (which doesn't mean he isn't on the 1911!!). He left home in the spring of 1901 and I can find no trace since and am unsure as to which records to access to try to find him. I have checked passport applications and shipping lists in case he went abroad - but no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

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From: tony henderson Wed 23 Dec 2009 0:53
 
You could try changing the name around a bit. I recently found a G Uncle on the 1911 census who on the 81, 91,and 1901 census' was under the name Thomas H------ Henderson but, on the 1911 census had dropped the name Henderson.

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From: Linda Buchan (--@--.--) Wed 13 Jan 2010 12:22
 
I don't have a problem with the 100 year rule, as long as it applies to those that were of the legal age to agree to it, presume aged 18? So therefore, if Scotland can find anyone born 119 years ago and ask if they can now go ahead and publish??? Its very very frustrating for family researchers having to wait out 10 years to find out vital information, please Scottish Government, can you re-think, or at least ask the Scottish people what time lines should occur? For example, my very private aunt was SHOCKED when I told her I found her divorce record on the Scottish Archives site showing she divorced her husband in 1971, so whats the big deal? Can't you ask the people to have a referendum on dates of disclosure, for example, maybe make available register of births, deaths and marriages minimum of 60 years ago? In this day and age people are not shocked by "arrivals" either before or just after marriage, in fact the Scottish people are the most open and honest people in the world regarding BDM's, I doubt that they would give a damn, if auntie Kirsty and uncle murdoch had six kiddies before they married. I have no problem paying for this information, I would gladly pay double for it to be available online. thanks.............

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From: Monica Ward Wed 13 Jan 2010 17:31
 
This is quite ridiculous, 1911 Census was taken at the same time in England and Scotland.

Other information is available for events much later than 1911. I discovered my grandmother was murdered in the street in Dundee, Scotland in 1935. I have printed pages from the newspapers with the account of the incident. I have the name of the murderer, I have personal details of the murderer and also I have made contact with relatives of the murderer. I have her death certificate with details of her injuries - this makes chilling reading.

I cannot see why we are unable to have the 1911 SCOTTISH CENSUS. I think it is all just pettiness on the part of the Scottish government.

Thank you.

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From: Alison Wilson Wed 17 Feb 2010 23:46
 
The entry for my G G grandparents in the 1911 census clearly states that 7 children were born of the marriage, 2 died and 5 were living yet ... under the list of persons living in that dwellinghouse on the night of 2nd April, it lists all 7 children and their ages! Extremely confusing as I'm not sure which 2 did previously die. And did the enumerator not have to check or verify the information given? How could the enumerator initial that there were 9 people in the dwelling when 2 had died and there were only 7...?! Any thoughts from anyone would be welcome.

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From: David Fri 19 Feb 2010 15:52
 
Alison
One of my ggparents listed all their children even though most had left home, then realised they had got in wrong and crossed them out - a very useful cross-check for me.
I guess yours were also confused by what they had to do so they put down all the names and I guess enumerators were not perfect. Also don't forget that it was very common, if not the norm, for more than just the children to be living in the same place with their names on the form.
Like all this information, never assume that anyone followed the rules as they should have done or knew exactly how old people were or how their names were spelt.
If your gggparents lived in England&Wales you should be able to work out which two died from FreeBMD -www.freebmd.org.uk

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From: Daph Thu 18 Mar 2010 4:39
 
I too,am so disappointed that we cannot access 1911 census for Scotland.I live in Australia and want to move forward to find living relatives of my husband's grandmother. Another year to wait is frustrating, especially as those who have relatives in England and Wales are able to move forward.

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From: Alison Wilson Mon 22 Mar 2010 22:54
 
Thanks for your reply, David, on the subject of mistakes in the census. Isn't it silly how we expect all historical documents to be both accurate and helpful for family research? The reality seems to be that they can often generate even more confusion! Perhaps the 1921 census will make everything clear....

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