Census records are one of the most useful resources for genealogists researching families in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In England and Wales, the census has been taken every ten years since 1841. What Information Census Records Contain Census returns typically record: From 1851 onwards, census records became far more detailed and allowed researchers to … Read more
Researching ancestors before 1837 requires a slightly different approach because civil registration had not yet begun. Before 1837, parish registers were the main source of family history information. Read our guide on Where to Find Parish Records in Berkshire. Instead, genealogists rely on a variety of local and church records. Parish Registers The most important … Read more
Parish registers are one of the most important sources for tracing families before the start of civil registration in 1837. In Berkshire, many parish records survive and provide detailed information about baptisms, marriages and burials over several centuries. What Parish Registers Contain Church registers typically record: A baptism entry may include the child’s name, the … Read more