Church Lawford Census 1841

The first centrally recorded England and Wales census for the two villages was taken in 1841. Earlier records were kept by the Parish, but the only one to be traced is the version taken in 1801 detailed here. Location details were not readily available at this time – but see the next table for a village directory of the era to give an idea of the tenants of the main properties / farms.

Details of subsequent censuses, which gradually introduce more details on locations, occupations and birthplace can be found here.

The 1841 Census was thus :

The 1850 business directory gives more guidance on the likely occupants of the larger farms at that time.