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Ireland's 1926 Census Published Online, Revealing Key Findings
Ireland's 1926 census has been made available online, offering new insights into the country's past. The publication reveals surprising demographic details from nearly a century ago.
18 Apr, 04:30 — 18 Apr, 07:00
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irish-timesHigh16h ago
The surprise findings from Census 1926: Only 1% returns in Irish and ‘so many nuns’ living to 100
The census includes a list of professions which are almost extinct such as lamplighter, umbrella fixer and knitter
By Ronan McGreevy
Read full article →irish-independent19h ago
Ireland’s 1926 census is published online today – here’s how to make the most of it
Today, after a 100-year wait, the Irish public will be able to access their ancestors’ detailed records taken during the 1926 census.
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First report: irish-independent · 18 Apr, 04:30|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
