January 13, 2009 10:39

1911 census site reveals Winehouse, Blur, Arctic Monkeys' pasts?

We search for musicians' possible ancestors

Photo Gallery: Arctic Monkeys

The 1911 Census has gone live online today (January 13), possibly offering insights into the pasts of various music stars.

The English and Wales census has been compiled every ten years since 1801. After a period of time past results are placed online, proving extremely popular with people researching their family histories.

When the 1901 census went online it crashed the official website. Today the 1911 edition has been published, and NME.COM has had a look at some musicians with unusual names whose potential relatives feature in the records.

Three Winehouse's feature in the records, all living in London, although the National Archives who manage the census believe Amy Winehouse is a descendent of a fruit seller listed.

Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders (pictured) might also be traceable, with just Johan Helders from Whitechapel sharing his surname, although there is no guarantee they are related.

Equally for Blur's Damon Albarn there are 17 other Albarns listed, mainly living in the north, while there are eight Barats listed in London who could be Carl Barat's ancestors.

Obviously to prove any connections, further research would be required.

For more go to 1911census.co.uk. If you discover any possible star ancestors post them below.