User:Iluvhistory66/Sandbox/Guided Research for England

Knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in England is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor. The population of England is too large to find an ancestor without, at least, knowing the county. Try the following suggestions:

To find the county where your ancestor lived:
Option A:

Census Records 1841 - 1911 If your ancestor lived in England between 1841 and 1911 use The England and Wales Censuses. The records may have the county where your ancestor was born.

Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com are all subscription sites but can be accessed for free at the Family History Library, at various Family History Centers, and through FamilySearch Partner Access. Click here  for a wiki article on how best to search for census records on Ancestry.com.

Option B: Surname search Some surnames are more common in certain areas. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area your ancestor is from.