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[1] If you find an ancestor in a workhouse register, check to see if [Board of Guardians minute books]( are also available, as these will add further detail. [1] Workhouses also feature in civil records such as [censuses]( which are particularly interesting as they provide a snapshot of the entire institution and its inmates. [MORE EXPERT TIPS »]( Down-and-outs Workhouse records [AN EXPERT GUIDE »]( More poor law resources [BEYOND THE WORKHOUSE »]( [do not forget] Take control of the communications that you receive from us. Visit our [preference centre]( UK Int&subscriptionlengthinmonth=&utm_source=fmp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1071039-C-0-A&utm_campaign=news&utm_term=FMP-CAM-Newsletter-4418-UK), tell us what interests you and how often want to hear from us and we'll manage the rest. 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