Hi all,
Wondering if anyone could help me with info on how to start looking for a relation who has been recorded on the 1841 census, his name firstly on the 1841 has been mistranscribed to WINSILL from WENTZELL,aged about 60, which takes his birth back to about 1760 ??.
Also being entered down as of FOREIGN origin. GOTTLEIB WENTZELL, is well mentioned / found in the family since 1840.
GOTTLEIB (Winsill) WENTZELL does change his name to JOHN WENTZELL.
When you find that you have foreign ancestors, firstly how does one find what country he has come from?
Secondly, Are we able to find how he arrived over here - obviously by boat or ship and would there be any record anywhere? The southern ports like Dover, Southampton seem to be obvious places where to start first.
Are / would there be any records in those areas or would it be best to start researching from London?
The fact he has been entered as of FOREIGN origin on the 1841 census, would this mean he has arrived only in the previous 10 yrs, after 1831 census so to speak, or how long would it be before he could be entered on records without stating he was of FOREIGN origin.
A rumour passed down has been that Grandfathers side(my mother's) of the family was FRENCH, but could it be that someone further back had seen the 1841 census column with the F letter and automatically assumed that it meant FRANCE.??
Many thanks to everyone who takes the time read,
Best REGARDS Just J