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1881 Isle of Man Census

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Please choose an enumeration district in Vessels:

District Alice and Eliza View description of enumeration district
District Alphonsine View description of enumeration district
District Bessy View description of enumeration district
District Bonita View description of enumeration district
District Caledonian View description of enumeration district
District Capricorn View description of enumeration district
District Catherine View description of enumeration district
District Cocher View description of enumeration district
District Collier View description of enumeration district
District Dolphin View description of enumeration district
District Eagle View description of enumeration district
District Edith May View description of enumeration district
District Edward and James View description of enumeration district
District Elizabeth View description of enumeration district
District Emily Constance View description of enumeration district
District Emma Lama View description of enumeration district
District Emu View description of enumeration district
District Falcon View description of enumeration district
District Flower of May View description of enumeration district
District Flying Arrow View description of enumeration district
District Flying Huntress View description of enumeration district
District Forest Belle View description of enumeration district
District Gleaner View description of enumeration district
District Helen Inar View description of enumeration district
District James View description of enumeration district
District Jane (1) View description of enumeration district
District Jane (2) View description of enumeration district
District Jane and Ellen View description of enumeration district
District John and Ann View description of enumeration district
District Liberty View description of enumeration district
District Lively View description of enumeration district
District Lord Marmion View description of enumeration district
District Mabel View description of enumeration district
District Magnet View description of enumeration district
District Margaret View description of enumeration district
District Margret and Martha View description of enumeration district
District Mary View description of enumeration district
District Mary and Jane View description of enumeration district
District Mary Ann View description of enumeration district
District Mary Ann Jane View description of enumeration district
District Mary Sinclair View description of enumeration district
District Mona View description of enumeration district
District Monas Isle View description of enumeration district
District Mystery View description of enumeration district
District Pearl View description of enumeration district
District Phoenician View description of enumeration district
District Princess Charlotte View description of enumeration district
District Priscilla View description of enumeration district
District Sarah Lloyd View description of enumeration district
District Sea Nymph View description of enumeration district
District Seven Brothers View description of enumeration district
District Snaefell (1) View description of enumeration district
District Snaefell (2) View description of enumeration district
District Snaefell (3) View description of enumeration district
District Spray View description of enumeration district
District Union View description of enumeration district
District Victor View description of enumeration district
District Vivid View description of enumeration district
District Wave View description of enumeration district
District Western Maid View description of enumeration district
District White Star View description of enumeration district
District Wonder View description of enumeration district
District Woodbine View description of enumeration district
District Zephyr View description of enumeration district

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.