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British Roots

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  1. 1538
    Parish registers ordered
  2. 1837
    Civil registration, England & Wales
  3. 1841
    First census with names
  4. 1855
    Scottish statutory registers
  5. 1864
    Irish civil registration
  6. 1921
    Latest census online
  7. 1939
    National Register taken
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