Findmypast offers a preview of 1921 census digitisation process

The video discusses the national census process, highlighting the differences between the 1921 and 2021 censuses. It explains how census data was collected and stored in 1921, and notes that the 1921 census will be the last available to the public for 30 years due to historical events affecting subsequent censuses. The next public release will be the 1951 census in 2052.

How was the 2021 census different from the 1921 census?

• It was conducted using telephones.

• It was not conducted at all.

• It was conducted by local enumerators.

• It was conducted entirely online.

What happened to the 1931 census records?

• They were digitized and stored.

• They were never collected.

• They were lost during a war.

• They were destroyed in a fire.

Why was there no census conducted in 1941?

• Due to the Second World War.

• Due to a government decision to skip it.

• Due to a technological failure.

• Due to a lack of funding.

When is the 1951 census expected to be released to the public?

• In 2052

• In 2021

• In 2031

• In 2041

What might be the significance of the 1921 census for some people?

• It could be the last census they see in their lifetime.

• It was the first census conducted online.

• It was the largest census ever conducted.

• It was the most accurate census.