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Record Coverage Comparator: Census, Immigration & Parish Registers

Product Comparator for Records & Archive Finder

Record Coverage Comparator: Census, Immigration & Parish Registers | Archive Compass
Record Coverage Comparator: Census, Immigration & Parish Registers Archive Compass

Find the best provider for your target region and record types. Uses realistic coverage estimates and current typical pricing to compute value and matched collections.

Selecting the closest region improves accuracy.
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Select at least one record type.
18001950
UK 1921 census is included only at Findmypast. U.S. 1890 census largely lost.
Start year must be before end year.
Coverage estimates reflect public collection listings as of 2024 and typical subscription pricing; actual access varies by country, licensing, and viewing location. U.S. 1890 census is largely lost; UK 1921 census is exclusive to Findmypast.

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Coverage bars show weighted coverage within your time span. Estimated matched collections reflect census years in-range, immigration overlaps, and parish registers by region.
Next Steps
Use the links to open the best-matched provider and run a surname search for your locations. Tip: Filter by decade to align with your time span.
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