Is the 1911 census of Scotland available?
Census records are released 100 years after they are taken, meaning the 1921 census will be released to the public in 2021. Currently, the censuses from 1841 to 1911 are available for public use.
Where can I view the 1911 Scottish census?
scotlandspeople website
Accessing the 1911 Scottish Census The census was released on 5th April 2011 via the scotlandspeople website. If you live in Scotland, you can obtain credits at a reduced price from your local library.
Is the 1911 census available to the public in Scotland?
The position in Scotland regarding access to the Scotland 1911 Census differed from that in England and Wales. The Census in Scotland is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and Administration and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 exempts personal Census records from disclosure until after a 100 year closure period.
What are the records of the Scottish Census?
The 1911 census records of England, Wales and Ireland are the original schedules as completed by heads of households, institutions and vessels. The Scottish records are the enumeration books which contain information transcribed from the household schedules as with all previous censuses back to 1841. They are made available as full colour images.
Where can I find 1881 census return in Scotland?
1881 census return for the ‘Almora’ (National Records of Scotland, 1881/903S/999-1, page 11) Please note that if you require an official copy of an 1841 to 1911 census record for legal purposes you can order it on this website. For further information please go to the certificates and copies page.
When is the 1921 census going to be released?
There are separate pages for each census which provide information about the questions asked, examples and links to the census street indexes and other search room guides. The 1921 census will be released in 2021 after its 100 year closure period has ended.