United Kingdom Government Records Index

Government records in the United Kingdom offer deep and varied genealogical value. Centralized civil registration began in 1837 in England and Wales, later expanding across the UK. State-issued gazettes—such as the London Gazette and its regional counterparts—published military promotions, bankruptcies, and official appointments. Civil servant lists, military records, parliamentary returns, and national censuses (starting in 1841) offer demographic and occupational data. Tax records, including Hearth Tax and Land Tax assessments, reveal property details. Researchers should also explore voting registers, government pension records, and gazetteers to uncover layers of family history across the UK's constituent nations.

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