Case Study: Clues to Unknown Children in 1900 and 1910 Censuses
Learn how former editor Diane Haddad discovered clues to previously unknown infant deaths in her family, thanks to 1900 and 1910 census records.
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How to Research the 1940 Census in 5 Steps
Find your ancestors in the online 1940 census using this step-by-step guide and case study.
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Websites to View 1940 Census Records for Free Premium
Several websites offer 1940 census record images for free, with indexes being added state by state. Here's a quick look at the record viewers and indexing progress of each state.
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Tips for Researching the 1940 Census: Episode 47
In this episode, we're celebrating the release of the 1940 census with tips, websites and resources you can use in your research.
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Secrets to Find Ancestors in Early US Census Records Premium
Don't stress out about finding ancestors in early, head-of-household-only censuses. These tricks will help you transform those tick marks into ancestral families.
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Your Guide to Finding and Using State Census Records Premium
Don't count on federal enumerations alone for tracking your clan—follow our guide to find the clues hiding in state census records.
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Conduct Your Own Census to Investigate Your Family History
Introducing a youngster to genealogy? This census article is aimed at kids and includes two downloadable worksheets.
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Now What? Why is the 2010 Census So Short? Premium
Why the 2010 census won't be as detailed a genealogical resource as earlier enumerations—and how you can help out future family historians.
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US Census Information Year-by-Year for Genealogists
Your forebears answered a surprising number of questions every 10 years. And buried in those census columns may be the key to an ancestral mystery.
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Online International Census Records to Bust Your Brick Walls Premium
Governments all over the world have asked their citizens to stand up and be counted. Find out if your ancestors appear in an overseas census with these tips.
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