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Offline audbr

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« on: Tuesday 28 June 11 22:18 BST (UK) »
Hi Can anybody help?

I have never looked at Family History Research in South Africa; but there is a first time for everything.

Can you please tell me - were censuses taken in South Africa?
                                       what years were they taken (if they any)/
                                       where would I find copies?

Thanks for your help
Regards
Brian           
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Re: Help please
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 28 June 11 23:28 BST (UK) »
Aindow  - Formby Lancashire
Atkins - Devon, & Buckinghamshire
Daniels - Staffordshire
Wilcox & Ryder - Potteries
October & Whyburd - Cape Town South Africa
Portman - Rowley Regis, Staffordshire
Tasker - Kent
Steer - Devon
Cross - Devon
Cole - Devon

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Re: Help please
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 29 June 11 07:33 BST (UK) »
The South African census records are destroyed after the statistical info is extracted

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 29 June 11 19:59 BST (UK) »
Hi Rick & Braw,

Many thanks to you both for your advice and I will follow up the links given
Regards
Brian
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