1939 Registers

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1939 Register: The Perfect Place to Start Your Family History | Findmypast
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The 1939 Register is the perfect jumping off point for your British family history research. This easy-to-follow masterclass explains exactly what the Register is and how it can help you discover your home, town and family in wartime England and Wales.

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The Hidden Secrets of the 1939 Register

The 1939 England & Wales National Register has been compared to an additional census for both nations. However, it is so much more.

The codes it tells us of can be found on

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/articles/1939-register-enumeration-districts

The code list can be a little confusing. It is in fact two tables side by side. The table on the left is in code alphabetical order and the table on the right is in location alphabetical order. (County first and Borough / District second.)

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