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I am trying to find Queen Victoria in the 1891 UK Census

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Hello Stephanie,

I have spent a bit of time on this question, and I have to tell you that I cannot find an answer.  As a guess, I might say that because of her fame and the obviousness of her, the Queen and Royal Family were counted, but not listed.  That is just a guess, as I said.

I even went to the Queen's Web site, and there found a link to the Public Records Office.  They do not take email inquiries, but you can call them or write to them.  (I'm in the US; if you're in the UK it might be easier for you.)  It is my opinion that they are the authoritative source.  

Sincerely,

Joseph Logue

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Joseph Logue

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I am knowledgeable about English history from about 1400 to 1688, and then from the reign of Victoria (after 1837). I have a particular interest in the monarchy and dynastic relations of Europe from 1800 onwards. I cannot answer questions regarding the latter Stuarts, the early Hanovers, and the politics of the 18th century.

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Undergraduate degree in British history.
Lifelong interest, and over 25 years of personal study.
Oxford University: History of the British Monarchy

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BA/History
MS/Library and Information Science
Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).

Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).

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