Post by @DToher@mastodon.ie

2026-04-18 13:24 UTC

Really enjoying finding family (and extended connections) in the #1926Census records. I seem to be finding them faster/easier than other family members so I have some tips. Use first letter of first name as a search term (too many name variants over time mean that fixing the first name too early can make you miss it). If using initial of 1st name, also include sex in the search to narrow it down. As does knowing approx age. (1/2)

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@DToher@mastodon.ie 2026-04-18 13:26

If you know siblings names that is really helpful for confirming correct households with v common names. Knowing the probable DED is really helpful for then narrowing it down. I haven't taken more than 2 minutes to find a record yet - but I did spend weeks digitising (and finding additional supporting evidence of) family records that my nan created and collated so was more familiar with the systems. She would have loved to get access to these records and see her name in them! (2/2)

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@PostcardsFromParadise@mastodon.social 2026-04-20 21:33

@DToher@mastodon.ie I found someone for my cousin by being very loose in the search. Cavan was the most solid lead, as the surname was unusual and often spelt in different ways. But I found her. The surname was spelt different ways WITHIN the census sheet and she was there as Maggie (not Margaret).

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