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Fred

Fred Report 24 Feb 2008 14:43

Can any kind person tell me if it is possible to find out who was living at an address in Edinburgh in 1901 onwards without the aid of a surname. I am looking for the occupants of 5 Duke Street. Thanks.

GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 24 Feb 2008 14:45

I'm not sure if it's possible, but have you tried census checks?

Gypsyjoe

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,

°o.OOº°‘¨Claire in Wales¨‘°ºOO.o°

°o.OOº°‘¨Claire in Wales¨‘°ºOO.o° Report 24 Feb 2008 14:50

1901 Scotland Census
about Elizabeth Lawson
Name: Elizabeth Lawson
Age: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
Relationship: Head
Gender: Female
Where born: Edinburgh, Midlothian
Registration Number: 685/2
Registration district: St Andrew
Civil Parish: Edinburgh St Mary
County: Midlothian
Address: 5 Duke Street
Occupation: Fruiterer
ED: 106
Page: 1 (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 1
Line: 1
Roll: CSSCT1901_376
Household Members: Name Age
Janet Hannah 67
Elizabeth Lawson 52
Jane Lawson 49


Fred

Fred Report 24 Feb 2008 14:58

Thanks Claire. How on earth did you do that so quickly? I would really like to know. I have been trying to find them for ages. You are a gem.

°o.OOº°‘¨Claire in Wales¨‘°ºOO.o°

°o.OOº°‘¨Claire in Wales¨‘°ºOO.o° Report 24 Feb 2008 15:16

I sellected "UK census collection" & then opted for the 1901 Scottish census, typed in the address & up it popped!

Hazel

Hazel Report 24 Feb 2008 15:19

Another avenue would be the voters roll for the head of families and also the Valuation Rolls . A third possibility is the post directories .Check the City of Edinburgh Library site as they have a very good reference Library.