Government records in England are a key component of genealogical research. Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in 1837, supported by detailed national censuses starting in 1841. Earlier tax records, such as the Subsidy Rolls, Hearth Tax, and Land Tax assessments, provide clues about residence and socioeconomic status. The London Gazette documented bankruptcies, military appointments, and civil service changes. Additional resources include school registers, civil servant directories, and voting lists. The Public Record Office and local archives preserve records of court cases, Poor Law relief, and property ownership, offering extensive insight into family life across centuries.
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- England and Wales, Hearth Tax, 1662-1674 284,675 records
- Syllabus (in English) of the Documents Relating To England And Other Kingdoms Contained in the Collection Known As "Rymer's Foedera.", Voume 1, 1066- 1377 1,388 records
- Selden Society, Year Books of Edward II, Volume 18 1,108 records
- Selden Society, Year Books of Edward II, Volume 5 1,082 records
- Year Books of Edward II, Volume 7, 1313-1314 1,069 records
- Year Books of Edward II, Volume 4, 1309 - 1311 1,016 records
- Nicholas Papers: Correspondence of Sir Edward Nicholas, Secretary of State, Volume 2 790 records
- Diplomatic Correspondence of Jean de Montereul and the Brothers de Bellievre, French Ambassadors in England and Scotland, 1645 - 1648, Volume 2 656 records
- County Records of the Surnames of Francus, Franceis, French, in England. A. D. 1100-1350 (1896) 632 records
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