Census Records

NB for 1901 census requests please scroll to bottom of page.

A census for Ireland has been taken every 10 years since 1821. Unfortunately the only complete one to survive is that of 1901. This is available to search in Belfast and Dublin. The 1911 census is partially available in Belfast and completely in Dublin.
From 1821 to 1891 only a very small portion of the census records exist in certain areas e.g. in part of Co Antrim in 1851.

The principal census we work with is that of 1901. A typical record will show each member of the family who stayed at each house on census night. If a family member was at their granny’s, their friend’s, in prison, etc. they were not recorded at the family home.

Alongside each person the census recorded:

First name and surname
Relationship to the head of the household
Religious denomination
Literacy level
Age
Gender
Occupation
Marital status
Place of birth
Ability to speak or write Irish
If disabled, nature of disability

If you know the name and townland (or street) of an ancestor in 1901 we will research and report back on that address for you.

Cost is £5.00 sterling per search.

Click on the Paypal button below and give the name and street name or townland in the message box during the payment process.

If you wish to receive a copy of the census return we will copy and post to you.

Cost is £10.00 sterling per copy.

Click on the Paypal button below and give the name and address (street name or townland) during the payment process.