Census Records
Census Records
Case Study: 6 Genealogy Discoveries From the 1900 Census
That old genealogical staple, census records, might seem ho-hum at first, but they're full of clues that are important to your research.
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Finding an Ancestor Who’s Missing From the Census Premium
Q. I cannot find my mother’s oldest sister, born 1893, in the 1920 US census in New York. I’ve searched for name variants and for the households of her parents and ex-husband. Any suggestions? A. There’s little more frustrating in genealogy research than an...
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The Genealogist’s Guide to Special US Census Schedules Premium
US census records go beyond those familiar schedules listing your ancestors. Learn how to find and use a variety of special censuses.
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A Census Search Trick for Hard-to-Find Ancestors
Here's a handy trick to identify hard-to-find ancestors in census records.
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Case Study: Overcoming Identity Assumptions in Census Research
Based on initial assumptions during census research, one ancestor was almost given the wrong identity. Learn more from this case study.
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Case Study: Using the 1940 Census to Solve a Genealogy Mystery Premium
See how one genealogy expert used the 1940 census and other research clues to learn the truth behind a family story.
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The Genealogist’s Guide to US Census Records Premium
Your complete guide to finding and using your ancestors' US census records in your genealogy research.
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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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Genealogy Q&A: 1950 Census Enumeration District Maps Premium
Q. I know we’re years away from accessing 1950 census data, but is there a way to see the 1950 enumeration district maps now? A. Enumeration districts (EDs)were administrative divisions of a county or township for the purpose of conducting the census. Before today’s online census indexes—...
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Genealogy Q&A: Analyzing Census Clues Premium
Q. I found an older husband and wife with the maiden surname of my ancestor living next door in the census—probably her parents. But how can I be sure? A. With candidates to search for, you can try to find birth records or earlier census records that provide evidence...
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