This pamphlet describes the changes in society measured by the Census between 1801 and 1991. Changes in the boundaries and size of Surrey over the years are reflected in the fluctuation of population size. These boundary changes are as a result of the growth of London, which gradually absorbed parts of the surrounding counties into its administration.

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Until 1971, the Census of Population was based upon the numbers of persons who were present in the area of enumeration on the night of the Census. Since 1971, counts of “population present” have been published to enable comparison with earlier years. The data in this table which reflect the current Local Authority boundaries is derived from County Reports for...

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