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Find out all about the 2011 Census, how family historians can share their stories, plus the launch of the new family history page on the 2011 census website Today sees the launch of a new family history page of the 2011 Census website at www.census.gov.uk/2011familyhistory along with a Facebook page where amateur genealogists can share their helpful tips for searching census records and discuss their findings. The idea is to provide members of the public who are keen to delve into their family’s past with easy how-to guides, hints and tips, and give those who are already up to their eyes in second cousins, twice removed, the opportunity to share their experiences with others. Anyone wishing to offer their census story for consideration can do so via email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or post their story on 2011 Census Family History on Facebook. The 2011 Census team is also looking for interesting census-related stories to feature in local newspapers, radio and websites. These too can be sent using the family history email address. 2011 Census: 27th March 2011
Help tomorrow take shape
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries out a census to find out more about the people who live in England and Wales and about the make-up of local neighbourhoods.
The next census will take place on 27th March 2011. ONS will be sending out questionnaires for around 25 million households to complete, asking about work, health, national identity, citizenship, ethnic background, education, second homes, language, marital status and so on. The answers will be turned into statistics used to build a picture of today’s society.
Why should this matter to you?
Census population statistics are really important in understanding people’s needs and making sure all communities get the services they need where they live.
It’s simple. If the census can’t see you, the organisations responsible for delivering the services you need won’t be able to see you either. In discovering and understanding communities, the census could make a very real difference to people’s lives. The census needs to include everyone, everywhere – and that’s why everyone has to take part.
What will you need to do?
Just answer a few questions about yourself and the people who share your household with you on census day, 27th March 2011.
Whatever you tell the census will be in strictest confidence and will only be used to produce statistics. ONS will not share your personal information with any other government department or organisation.
You’ll be able to do it online or by post. But you must do it. If you need help and advice, you will be able to find everything you need online and on the census helpline from 4th March 2011.
The census needs everyone to take part in helping tomorrow take shape – and this will be your chance to make a difference.
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 December 2010 ) |
