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    US CENSUS GENEALOGY

    Jun 23, 2020 5 minutes
    COMPILED BY DIANE HADDAD

    7 Census Research Tips

    1 Search online census collections (the chart in this guide tells you where to find them). Enter at least a name, birth year, and a place. To account for unexpected spellings and other details, use year ranges for birth dates and don’t mark search terms as exact.

    2 If you can’t find a person, try searching for a household member or neighbor. Or leave out the name and enter other information you know, such as birth year, birthplace, place of residence and family members’ names.

    3 Many people had the same name and age. Look at all the details in the record, particularly other household members, to determine whether this is in fact your ancestor.

    4 When

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