The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies

The School of Family History

19th and 20th Century Census Substitutes - Recorded Talk

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A recording of a live talk by John Hanson 11th February 2026.

What to do when you can't find someone in a census. What alternatives are there to census records? In this talk we’ll explore the range of other sources that may help from Return of Owners of Land,Land Tax Valuation, Rate Books, Electoral Registers, Directories and more.  With fresh ideas and practical tools for enriching your research.

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