.......from 100 to 70 years.
This would allow census information from 1911, 1921 and 1931 to be used by the general public researching their family history in the absense (or failing memories) of their elderly relatives. (Currently we would have to wait another 6 to 26 years for this information).
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/CensusInfoFreed/
(I wasn't sure if I could add this petition on Y!A but have seen the road petition on here, so figured it's ok).
2007-02-20 10:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Same for me, my grandfather was born out of wedlock so that's all very hush-hush. Then later in life he left his wife and children when my mum was 13 so we know very little about him. The 1911 census has all the answers I need! Please pass the petition onto everyone you know! Thanks and good luck with your search x
2007-02-20 10:32:17 · update #1
Unfortunately yes, only British citizens or residents can sign.
2007-02-20 11:24:06 · update #2
Well done I am a family history researcher and believe they should free up this information. My grandfather died many years ago and there is info on the 1911 census which may clear up a family mystery !
2007-02-20 10:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by BigMomma2 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What a great idea, I'll be signing and telling everyone I know!!!
And yes people are living longer and privacy is important. BUT what's the problem with people knowing where and who you lived with when you were a child? If I was 80, 90 or even 100 I don't think I'd really care if people knew that information.
Thanks for adding this petition, fingers crossed!
2007-02-21 10:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I get very tired of people wanting to change anything for purely self-interest. The confidentiality of the information is the result of a pledge that it would remain just that - confidential. 100 years ensures that all but the extremely old (who probably had no confidential info at the time) are no longer alive. The pledge must be honoured. I am a family historian and suffer the same frustration, but a promise is a promise.
2007-02-21 11:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Duffer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only British subjects can sign the petition unfortunately.
2007-02-20 18:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Maritz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i tried to sign the petition. i'm in the united states. i have ancestors that came from enland and would like to find more info on them.
2007-02-21 14:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be very useful BUT............
There's a chap in the UK so old he can read his data on the 1901 Census.
Many people are now living over one hundred.
Their privacy is paramount.
2007-02-21 05:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋