Archive for October, 2009

Enumerators’ summary book images are live on findmypast.com

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Our sister-site findmypast.com has now added a full set of 1911 census enumerators’ summary book (RG78) images, all of which can be viewed via their new subscription. When you view a 1911 census image on findmypast.com you will now see links to the accompanying summary book pages in the frame above the image (as shown below).

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Find out what it was like in your ancestors’ neighbourhood

The enumerators’ summary book (RG78) images are filled with useful information about the neighbourhoods in which your ancestors lived and they can also reveal details of relatives living nearby.

The new images include:

• the front page of the volume in which the enumerator’s summary sheet was stored.
• enumerator’s summary original page - this not only shows the names of heads of households and how many people occupied the houses (showing you the neighbours), but also lists other buildings, whether houses or not.
• population statistics for the area.
• a description of the Enumerator’s walk.
• a map of the Enumerator’s walk (in some cases).

See annotated sample images of the enumerators’ summary book pages

New household schedule images

As well as the RG78s, we’ve added some extra RG14 household (or institution) schedule images, which also make interesting viewing:

• The address panel from the back of the schedule, showing the address as written by your ancestors and the registration district and subdistrict
• The front page of the volume in which your schedule was stored, giving more detailed information on parishes and districts

Find out more about the only 1911 census subscription online

Please note: some household schedules do NOT have Enumerators Summary Books, as a small number did not survive.

First ever 1911 census subscription launched on findmypast.com

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Our sister-site, findmypast.com, has officially launched the first and only 1911 census subscription available anywhere online. This means you can now access the England and Wales 1911 census for a fixed fee and without the worry of wasting PayAsYouGo credits. Findmypast.com is also the only site to offer a complete 1841-1911 census collection.

Buy a full subscription and get 20% off - just 10 days to claim

Findmypast.com’s full subscription gives you unique access to records from every census (1841-1911) plus millions of other records, including military, migration and parish records. If you purchase the full subscription you’ll get a 20% discount (offer only valid until 31 October). This means you can do all your family history from a single website, for a fixed fee.

The special introductory prices are:

  • 12 month full subscription – £119.95 (includes 20% discount)
  • 6 month full subscription – £74.95 (includes 20% discount)

Don’t miss out: offer ends 31 October.

Claim your discounted findmypast.com subscription today

Better value than PayAsYouGo

If you plan to view fewer than 10 households (images and transcriptions), it will be cheaper for you to continue using PayAsYouGo credits, but if you view more than 10 records, a subscription will be your best option.

Subscribe without losing your credits

If you have existing credits, their expiry date will be extended to three months beyond the expiry date of any subscription you buy, so don’t worry, you won’t lose them. You can also use them to access the records not included within our subscriptions, such as Living Relatives searches.

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