1871 Isle of Man Census
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Census Records - Enumeration Districts Census records are divided into groups by county, then by parish, and in many cases by enumeration districts as well. An enumeration district was considered to be roughly equivalent to the area that a census worker or "enumerator" could cover in one day. Some parishes may have only one district, others will have many. By clicking the link next to the enumeration district number you can see the handwritten description of the area that comprises the district. Searching the census records by enumeration district allows a researcher to see their ancestor in context of their closest neighbors. You may also learn additional information about family members who live nearby. |