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General => The Common Room => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: bugbear on Thursday 14 March 19 12:53 GMT (UK)
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So - FindMyPast are going to have it first, presumably at a premium, just like 1911, and then 1939.
Anyone got brick walls they're hoping 1921 data will solve?
Given the existence of the 1939, I'm "not bovvered" about 1921 at all, but what's everybody think?
BugBear
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For anyone having difficulty with their ancestors movements it could be a big help.
Not everyone lived in the same place in 1911 and 1939, so 1921 could also be different. Change of names, more children, different jobs. There are lots of possibilities !
I, for one can`t wait, it will be the first time my parents appear, aged 4 and 5. I know where the 4 year old will be and with whom. The 5 year old not quite sure.
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I cannot wait for the 1921 census. Shame that we still have to wait another 3 years until Jan 2022.
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Census is always useful to pick up children who may have sadly been born and died young. It always throws up new lines, leads and information even if you think you have the whole story from BMD. I think I could WRITE my 1921 census lines now - but I know there will be surprises.
1921 also had some "new" questions regarding marriage, benefits and languages.
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It may be my last ditch chance to pin down the birth (and therefore parents) of my OH's Great Grandfather.
The 1921 asks for age in years and months. Providing that is completed it 'may' help to confirm which John Wilson who was born in the correct time frame and area was the one I need.
He died in 1923, so the 1939 (in this case) was no help. I have definite records for him from 1898 when he married and everything checks out.
After years of looking at every John Wilson who was born in the right area at the right time, with a Dad called William, I 'think' I know which one may be him and indeed have a copy birth cert that has sat in the 'possible but unconfirmed as not enough evidence to be certain' box for years now. It feels right, but I can't document feelings, so he remains unsolved.
At least while we wait for the census to be released I have the luxury of optimism that 'this' could be the answer - I'll enjoy it while I can :-)
Boo
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I'm hoping it might eventually give me more information about an ancestor who came over from Ireland, was parsimonious with information, and variable in age in the couple of censuses I have him in, and then died somewhere early 1920s, after re-marrying, or so I've been told! But I'm not holding my breath.....(gasp)
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I can't wait , only wish it could be sooner.
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Questions Census of England and Wales, 1921
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0884/
Stan
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Download link blank forms of 1921 census
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01nii/
Boo
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I must admit I am very excited at the prospect of seeing the 1921 census. :D
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Well, the 1911 census revealed I had found the wrong paternal grandfather and so had to delete several HUNDRED "ancestors" from my tree. I look forward to the next census with a sense of apprehension but also some excitement.
As already mentioned, this is the first census with both my parents on it so I will see my father with his family in Sunderland before they moved south in 1928/9. There will be many people I will have known in my childhood (in the fifties).
This 1921 release will complete the England & Wales census releases for my lifetime unless I live to be 154.
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I haven't been able to trace my Great Grandfather's younger years or find his birth family due to different DOB & ages on the 1901 & 1911 Census, 1939 Register also Marriage Certificate. So I wait in anticipation to see what comes up on the 1921 Census, perhaps I will find him at last!
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Well, the 1911 census revealed I had found the wrong paternal grandfather and so had to delete several HUNDRED "ancestors" from my tree. I look forward to the next census with a sense of apprehension but also some excitement.
As already mentioned, this is the first census with both my parents on it so I will see my father with his family in Sunderland before they moved south in 1928/9. There will be many people I will have known in my childhood (in the fifties).
This 1921 release will complete the England & Wales census releases for my lifetime unless I live to be 154.
BIB Are you sure? The next census after the 1921 should be the 1951 census in 2052 shouldn't it? if so that would make you 121 now.
My plan is to stop after the 1921 census is released. I have found out more than I ever thought likely and what I have not found out by 2022 someone else can look for ;)
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Oops. I am seventy-one and decline to attempt any further arithmetical peregrination.
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Not so much a brick wall, but rather an annoying mystery. A family in my wife's tree went from being very wealthy (two dwelling houses and five commercial premises) on the south coast in 1911 to abject poverty and destitution in Hull in 1939. By 1945 they had all managed to get themselves killed by enemy action. Whereas all the properties in the south were untouched.
I am certainly looking forward to it.
Regards
Chas
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I'm biting at the bit wanting to see the Scottish 1921 census, as it should solve the problem of which "John Crum" nephew was living at a specific address and thus was the sole heir mentioned in the will of their Aunt Lillias.
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I am looking forward to see my Mother and some of her siblings on the 1921 census and also to learn a few bits of background information too. I already know about my Father in 1921 as he was born in St. John's NFLD and the 1921 census was release there years ago.
Carol
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This 1921 release will complete the England & Wales census releases for my lifetime unless I live to be 154.
BIB Are you sure? The next census after the 1921 should be the 1951 census in 2052 shouldn't it? if so that would make you 121 now.
That's very young for a diplodocus. ;D
Speaking of ages, it will be interesting to see what age my Irish GF put. His age went backwards from 1901 census. By 1911 his age on census matched that of his younger sister in Ireland who had made a great leap forward, age-wise, from 1901 census.
I know where all the main people were in 1921, same place as their parents in 1911. Most of their grandparents died between 1911 and 1920.
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It won't fill in any serious gaps for me as that generation is people I have known. It is trying to push some lines back before BMD registration that I have problems with.
Now 1951 would be intesting as it would reveal where my grandfather went after he abandoned my grandmother and family. Sadly I don't think that the NHS will keep me going for long enough.
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I am hoping to find out where a couple of ancestors worked. Engineers on 1911 census, but having several companies operating in their town, who worked where is a mystery at the moment.
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I am hoping to find out where a couple of ancestors worked. Engineers on 1911 census, but having several companies operating in their town, who worked where is a mystery at the moment.
I use the free membership of the British library through my local library and I've just been really lucky with one of my late uncles who also was an engineer, but I didn't know where he'd worked. I've just found his name mentioned in a local 1928 newspaper it appeared in an article about "Rose, Down &Thompson Ltd", a local company's annual dance and uncle was one of the workers who helped organise it.
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It may help a little but like Chilternbirder said I know a lot about that generation from Dad . My most solid brickwalls are around late 1700's - mid 1800's , if only there were census or free bmd that far back.