History of the census
Early censuses
1841: the first modern census
1851: the Victorian census
1861: the first separate Scottish census
1871: the last census overseen by Graham and Farr
1881: the first census to be used by family historians
1891: the introduction of rooms and employment status to the census
1901: the centenary of census-taking in England, Scotland and Wales
1911: the fertility census
Later censuses
The census today.
OBNB doesn't sell books, but you may be able to find a copy at one of these websites:
Tracing your ancestors using the census : a guide for family historians by Emma Jolly. ISBN 9781781590614. Published by Pen & Sword Family History in 2013. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
