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Major boost for Irish roots research as searchable 1911 census goes online

Free search tool makes 1911 census an amazing resource

KELLY FINCHAM,

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Published Sunday, August 30, 2009, 12:19 PM

Updated Monday, August 31, 2009, 2:42 PM

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cavan61 | Dec 19, 2009, 07:39 PM EST

Kathleen, DED refers to District Electoral Divisions. All you need to know as a genealogist is that in the 1911 Census these are aggregations of townlands, which seem to average about 15 to 20 townlands in most rural areas. Thus, a DED is usually a lot smaller than a parish.

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springbank | Nov 09, 2009, 11:22 PM EST

I think it is great. I have already found information on my mothers family in Balgriggin,Co Dublin. More to go.

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madeleine7 | Nov 08, 2009, 02:10 PM EST

Very interesting !! I am off to investigate...

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Downunderyan | Nov 08, 2009, 07:42 AM EST

Dear Kathleen C, the answer to your question is District Electoral Divisions (DEDs). You'll find more information on Form B (generally you're only scanning the information on Form A). Slan/Good luck!

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kathleenC | Nov 07, 2009, 08:46 AM EST

It's a great plus for me, searching for my mother's true birthdate. But I don't know what DED means, and I can't seem to find an explanation. Birth? Death? Other?

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