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==Information contained in a Census return==
[[Image:Census image 1.png|thumbnail|The Census return for John Martin in 1881.]]
Each of the UK Census’ recorded slightly different information (full details of the information recorded on each Census can be found at [http://www.gendocs.demon.co.uk/census.html]). For this guide I will use an example taken from the 1881 Census that shows the family of my ancestor John Martin.
To enter this information into GRAMPS we will need to record all of the information on the census for each member of the household. This is done my creating a Person record for each person in turn.
==Entering preliminary information==
[[Image:Add source 1.png|thumbnail|Add Source]]
Before we start to enter the people there is some preliminary information that we should record first.
Firstly we should add the 1881 Census as a Source record so that it can be referred to when we add all the Person records. To create a Source record, start from the Gramps opening window and click on the Sources icon in the list of icons on the left of the window. Now click the Add button on the icon bar at the top right of the window. Fill in the dialog box with the details of the source, illustration 2 shows the completed information for the 1881 Census. Once all the information has been entered click the OK button on the dialog box.
[[Image:Add sourceref 1.png|thumbnail|Add Source Reference]]
Now the image of the Census page that we are entering can be added to Gramps. You don't need to do this but it can help to keep track of the original documents. To add the image click the Media icon in the icon list on the left of the main window. Now click the Add icon in the icon bar at the top right. Locate the image in your filestore and then click OK to add it to Gramps. NOTE: Gramps does not take a copy of the image it only stores a link to the image in your filestore. If you move or delete the image Gramps will not be able to find it again. Once the image has been added right click on the image name and select Edit Properties from the drop-down menu. You can fill in as much of the properties information as you see fit. At the very least you should fill in the Source information. Select the Sources tab and click on the Plus symbol. You should now fill in the Source Reference dialog with the information about this page of the Census. Illustration 3 shows the completed dialog.
