The 1921 Census is here. Find out more

The 1921 Census is here.
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Discover the inspiring women in your family

Discover the inspiring women in your family

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the pioneering women who paved the way for us. How much do you know about the inspiring women from your family? Discover the stories of strength and survival in your family tree.

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the pioneering women who paved the way for us. How much do you know about the inspiring women from your family? Discover the stories of strength and survival in your family tree.

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Start with the 1921 Census of England and Wales

Start with the 1921 Census of England and Wales

The 1921 Census is the perfect place to start your family research, with more information than ever before about the households of England, Wales and The Channel Islands. This was a new era for women, who had just gained more voting rights and some economic freedom, but had also lost a generation of men to war. Get a glimpse into how life had changed for your female ancestors today in this collection and more.

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Discover your ancestors in 1921.

Search the 1921 England and Wales Census. Discover your ancestors in 1921.

Discover daily life in the 1920s

Discover daily life in the 1920s

Explore why the 1920s were so significant for your ancestors -
particularly the women in your family.

Explore why the 1920s were so significant for your ancestors - particularly the women in your family.

Life for women in 1920s

Life for women in 1920s

After the First World War, the landscape for women had changed considerably. Learn what life was like for women living in the 1920s.

After the First World War, the landscape for women had changed considerably. Learn what life was like for women living in the 1920s.

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Learn about 1920s culture

Learn about 1920s culture

From fashion to food, politics and more, we share some of the newspaper clippings and insight into the 1920s.

From fashion to food, politics and more, we share some of the newspaper clippings and insight into the 1920s.

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Discover more collections

What family stories will you find in these collections?

What family stories will you find in these collections?

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Explore over 60 billion records

Explore over 60 billion records

Add more details to your family tree with the help of the world’s largest online collection of historical documents.

Add more details to your family tree with the help of the world’s largest online collection of historical documents.

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Delve deeper with Newspapers.com

Delve deeper with Newspapers.com

Go beyond the front page and uncover stories from the past – learn more about the events that shaped your ancestors’ lives.

Go beyond the front page and uncover stories from the past – learn more about the events that shaped your ancestors’ lives.

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1921 Census

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