Dan Snow's History Hit

War, Women and the 1921 Census

After World War One women outnumbered men by the highest margin in recorded history, even compared to after World War Two. This had wide-reaching implications for the social, demographic and economic fabric of post-war society. Today Dan is joined by Mary McKee and Paul Nixon from Findmypast to explore: What does the 1921 Census reveal about the impact of the First World War for Britain? Are you interested in exploring your own family history? After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique record of your recent history, the 1921 Census is now available exclusively online with Findmypast. Start exploring now at <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/1921-census?utm_source=history-hit&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=1921&amp;utm_content=women-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">findmypast.co.uk</a>. If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&amp;utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History Hit</a> - subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> store.

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