Sweet Bonanza

Sweet Bonanza is an offline tool that helps you find the most likely census record to fill gaps in your genealogy research. It visualizes each ancestor with a life bar, showing where they appear, where searches are pending, and where records are missing, including the lost 1931 census. When you tap a gap, the app suggests the best record based on the person's dates, displaying the reason it was chosen alongside two alternative records. This lets you compare options such as exact dates, ages, parents, or a mother’s maiden name. You can then create a search query that includes the collection, name, district, and the age to look for. The app adjusts ages to match how enumerators recorded them, and you can mark results as Found or Not found, with notes on how they align with your existing data. The app covers England and Wales records from 1538 to 1939, including parish registers, bishop’s transcripts, civil registrations from 1837, the nine open censuses from 1841‑1921, the 1939 Register, and the Probate Calendar. Each source shows its start date and typical entry details, highlighting common pitfalls like the missing 1931 census. All content is included in the app and works completely offline. With Sweet Bonanza your favorites, notes, progress, and personal data are stored only on your device, with no registration, accounts, or cloud synchronization required.