Ghana Census, 1984 - FamilySearch Historical Records

= Ghana 1982-1984 Census =

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Collection Time Period
The census collection of Ghana covers the year 1984.

Collection History
The 1984 Ghana census was conducted with 140 local councils as administrative units. The enumeration registers have the imprinted year of 1982; however the census was conducted in March of 1984. The statistics for the census in 1984 recorded a population figure of 12.3 million inhabitants. The greatest concentration of population in 1984 was to the South of the Kwahu Plateau.

Why This Collection Was Created
The census allows the government to gather statistical information on the growth of the population and many other social factors.

Collection Reliability
The census is reliable as the person who provided the information. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information as a way to continue research in other vital records such as civil and church records.

Collection Description
The census was recorded in census registers, which include a title page summary and the enumeration pages with detailed information for each address taken. The text of the census is written in English.

Collection Content
The key genealogical facts found in this census records are:


 * Detailed address of house
 * Name of town
 * Full names of usual members present at the house on census night
 * Gender, age, birthplace, nationality, education, and occupation of each person listed
 * Relationship to head of household
 * Names of visitors present on census night, their gender, the relationship to the head of household, and their usual residence
 * Names of usual members absent on census night, their gender, age, relationship to head of household, address on census night, and for how long absent

How to Use This Collection
If unable to find information in civil or church registers, the census is the next good source to find vital and other interesting information. This census has a treasure of information which could allow a researcher to continue research in other vital sources.

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Bibliographic Information
Ghana. 1984 population census of Ghana. Public Records and Archives Administration Department, Accra, Ghana.