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Execution of the 1841 Census
- When
- 6 June 1841
- Where
- United Kingdom
The census recorded occupants of every household on 6 June 1841, marking the first national administration of detailed personal data.
Conducted under the framework of the Population Act 1840, the census was administered as a single event under central control. It recorded names, approximate ages, sex, occupation, and birthplace status, distinguishing it from earlier statistical headcounts.
Sources
- 1841 United Kingdom census Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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