Jackie - The sites noted in the old eMail still work ! Just tried them. One is for the Census data < http://globalgenealogy.com/gazfd29.htm >, the other is for Occupation listings < www.cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html > The site says the following (plus a LOT more) about the census dates - Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma This was midnight of first date to midnight second date. This applies to all the censuses. 1841-1891 Census: 1841 census was taken on June 6/7. PRO reference - HO 107 1851 census was taken on March 30/31. PRO reference - HO 107. 1861 census was taken on April 7/8. PRO reference - RG 9. 1871 census was taken on April 2/3. PRO reference - RG10. 1881 census was taken on April 3/4. PRO reference - RG 11. 1891: census was taken on April 5/6. PRO reference - RG 11. PRO = Public Record Office - where the data is held HO = Home Office RG = Record Group Information requested included: Number of the schedule Name of Street, place or road Household number Name - First and last name of each person in the house on midnight on the 30/31 March Relationship of all persons listed to the head of the household Marital Status (condition) - married, unmarried, widow, widower Age and Sex - was supposed to be listed as the exact age of the person at the time of the census. Many researchers will know that ages were not always reported accurately. Many people did not like the idea of such detailed information being collected to start with! Rank, Profession or Occupation. This information was supposed to be included for everyone and reveals a diverse range of occupations - many of which no longer exist today. Ever wondered what an ADVERTISEMENT CONVEYANCER was? - How about a sandwich board man! There is a great website for a List of Occupations at: www.cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html This list is a must for anyone trying to understand changing occupations and their labels over time. Where Born. Place of Birth Medical condition (blind, deaf, dumb, imbecile, etc.)