On Sunday (March 27), the 2011 Census takes place.
Every household in England and Wales is being asked the same questions on the same day so a ‘snapshot’ of the population can be taken.
All the information you supply is kept confidential and turned into statistics which are used to plan things like schools, hospitals, cinemas and sports centres.
But did you know in a hundred years time, your great-great-grandchildren could be reading your Census to find out more about you?
Census data is released after 100 years and is used by people researching their family tree. You could look back on how your ancestors lived in 1911 and even earlier by visiting your local library or looking online.
So make sure you b someone on Census day!
- If you live with your parents, remind them to fill out their Census form on Sunday and return it.
- If you live in a house or flat, you will have already received your Census form through your letter box. Make sure you fill it out on Sunday!
- If you live on campus, or other shared facilities, special arrangements will have been made to deliver and collect your Census.
To find out more about the Census, and how it can be used to research your family tree, visit www.census.gov.uk
There’s loads of competitions on the site, with great prizes. You can also find information on Facebook, twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
There is also a Census helpline on 0300 0201 101 if you need help to fill out the form or if you need guidance in a different language, or Braille, audio, British sign language or Easy Read versions.
