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1851 Census - Sunday 31st March

Information to be found on the 1851 Census

— Name of street or road, number or name of house

— Name and surname of each person in the house that night (30th March)

— Relation to head of family

— Condition (married, single, widowed etc)

— Age

— Sex

— Profession or occupation

— Birthplace (town and county)

— Whether blind or deaf and dumb

The 1851 census had a different numbering system to the other censuses, the statutory records and Old Parish Registers. The 1851 census references guide is available in the ScotlandsPeople Centre search rooms. It covers the main urban areas and lists the references for the original records and those used for microfilm (and digital) copies.

Street Index Books for 1851

The street index books for the main towns and cities in Scotland have been digitised. To view the books simply click on the town or city which are listed below.

These books make it easy to find the registration district and enumeration book details for an address. The streets are arranged alphabetically and the bookmarks allow you to navigate your way through the book.

If you cannot find an address, the street may not have existed in 1851.

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Entry for a father aged 106!

This 1851 Census entry is interesting because the head of the household is 106 and has a wife of 55 and 3 children aged 19, 10 and 7 (click to enlarge).

1851 Census entry where head of household aged 106, with wife aged 55!

1851 Census - Sunday 31st March

Information to be found on the 1851 Census

Street Index Books for 1851

Street Indexes:

Entry for a father aged 106!

1851 Census entry for a father aged 106!