Researching your family history: 20th century sources

Family history provides us with a personal connection to our past. This film will introduce you to key 20th century sources, including the 1939 Register and both the 1921 and 1911 censuses to help you research your past.

Watch our companion film Researching your family history: 1837-1911 at    • Researching your family history 1837-...  

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the census, visit our dedicated portal nationalarchives.gov.uk/census

20sPeople is a season of exhibitions, activities and events from The National Archives that explores and shares stories that connect the people of the 2020s with the people of the 1920s. Accompanying the release of the 1921 Census of England and Wales, 20sPeople shows what we can learn by connecting with those who have gone before us. Find out more at nationalarchives.gov.uk/20speople