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1911 census having no luck

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Florence61

Florence61 Report 4 Apr 2010 18:42

good evening everyone, just wondering if anyone has successfully used 1911 census.every name i type in to search comes back no records match or found and i know the details are correct. ive tried for different areas but nothing works.
i am tring to locate william charles house and his wife emily,son willie jnr. william was born in 1860, emily 1870 and son 1900. they were living in hawkhurst kent in 1901.
any help please or suggestions.
thanks christina

Julie

Julie Report 4 Apr 2010 18:46

If you look on the records Office board someone is doing look ups for the 1911

Florence61

Florence61 Report 4 Apr 2010 18:47

hi julie, thanks for that
christina

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 4 Apr 2010 18:48

Also, remember that less is more. Try putting in the minimal amount of info and gradually narrow in.

Jill

Amanda2003

Amanda2003 Report 4 Apr 2010 18:51

I'll found him Christina . Living " Foulers Park Lodge " Hawkshead with wife Emily and sons William ( 11 ) and what looks like Mansel ( 5 ) not positive of second sons name though .

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 4 Apr 2010 18:52

Found this one:

HOUSEHOLD HOUSE WILLIAM M 1862 49 Cranbrook Kent

HOUSEHOLD HOUSE EMILY F 1872 39 Cranbrook Kent

HOUSEHOLD HOUSE WILLIAM M 1900 11 Cranbrook Kent

Jill

Julie

Julie Report 4 Apr 2010 18:54

Put in your search

Surname ...House

Residential Place.... Cranbrook

& up they'll come

Florence61

Florence61 Report 4 Apr 2010 18:58

hi amanda and mrs grumpy, thankyou very much for your help, as always much appreciated.

Florence61

Florence61 Report 4 Apr 2010 19:02

hi julie, yes it worked. great stuff. i try to learn something new every day if poss and now i know how to use the census.thanks again