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Find Ancestors - 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.
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Census Records
A census tracks more than just the number of people living in a country. There is plenty of genealogical information in US and Canadian census records.
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Common Roadblocks to Native American Genealogy
Typical census roadblocks to Native American genealogy research.
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Find Ancestors – 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.
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Find Ancestors – 1920 & 1930 US Federal Census
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.
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Using the Census In Your Family Research, Part I
The census can be a great source of information for the family history researcher.
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Genealogy Research in Nevada
Searching for that ever-elusive ancestor in Nevada? Here are some resources to help you with your tracking.
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How to Use Genealogical Clues in US Census Data
The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
Obtaining census records from the NARA.
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Making Sense of the Census (Revised)
About the Census, the resources on the web and help in understanding what they say. Includes starting places to look on the web as well links to forms for recording what you find.
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US CENSUS PART I: THE SOUNDEX
the first step in locating census records
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Errors in Genealogy Records
Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.
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Find Ancestors in the 1880 US Federal Census
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.
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Genealogy Timeline Shows Ancestor's Life Events
A genealogy timeline shows ancestors' birth, marriage and death, other life events, plus world events. Timelines prompt questions & hints for further ancestry research.
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How to Start Genealogy Research
Genealogy is a growing hobby. There is so much information out there that it can become difficult to get started. Find the best (and sometimes free) ways to research.
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Is Online Resource ancestry.com Worth Price?
Using fee-based online genealogy resources is advisable if a genealogist has exhausted free resources or if a person spends most of their time on genealogy.
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Using the Federal Census, Part II
The U.S. Federal Census can be a very useful tool in furthering your family history research. Here is some information to get you started, including a few clues about the Soundex Code.
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Watch for Errors
Double-check your finds to make sure you don't introduce errors and mistakes into your family tree research.
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Schleswig-Holstein Genealogy Online
There are several websites that are very helpful for genealogical research concerning the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Databanks and research help are available.
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THE NARA AND THE 1920 CENSUS
a personal perspective
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THE US CENSUS PART IV: VARIABLES
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US CENSUS PART III: THE CENSUS AND THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTERS
tips on using the FHCenters to find census records
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US CENSUS PART V: CENSUS ONLINE
where to look for lookups & census online
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Finding the Link to Italy: Part II
Finding an ancestor's birthplace can be an enormous stumbling block. If family memory and records don't provide any clues, it's time to dig up state and federal records.
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Basic Genealogy Research
A plethora of ancestry information is available online including the social security death index, family trees, gravestone listings,census records, and military rosters.
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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 2
going online to find record archives
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Best Genealogy Resources for Beginners
Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.
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KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: CENSUS SEARCHES
places to look for online transcriptions of census schedules
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Evaluating Genealogy Sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
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Hillary Clinton Has Few American Born Ancestors
Of Hillary Rodham Clinton's eight great-grandparents, only one was born in the United States. By contrast, half of Barack Obama's were.
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Skills for Working with Genealogy Documents
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
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United Kingdom 1911 Census Online
How a complaint upheld by the UK's Information Commissioner forced The National Archives to publish the UK's 1911 household data less than 100 years after it was taken.
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US CENSUS PART II: THE SOUNDEX INDEXES
finding a census schedule at the NARA
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William Hemming and Sisson Stephens Genealogy
William Hemming (also Heming) and Sisson Stephens were a prolific couple who began their family in Maryland and later settled in Northeastern Ohio.
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Native American Genealogy
If you have ancestors who were native to the USA, then you may have a unique task ahead of you. Documentation can be harder to find, and not always that helpful.
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Reclaiming Ransom Place
Dr. Paul Mullins of IUPUI is out to prove archaeology is not all about pyramids and stone henges. Mullins' recent excavations in Indianapolis' Ransom Place Historic District prove archaeology does have something valuable to say about life in the world today.
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WHERE TO FIND THOSE GENEALOGY FORMS
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A World War in Two Theaters, and Beyond
The world come unglued again, but not just in Germany, Asia becomes a hot bed also. Once again Canada and the United States serve as centers of industry and agriculture feeding into this global conflict. What where your grandparents doing?
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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 1
tips on organizing your basic document research
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Beginning Terminology for Geneaologists
If you are new to genealogy there are a few terms you should know. Understanding the meanings ahead of time could prevent following the wrong branch of the family tree.
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FINDING LAND DEEDS
How to find the deeds to your ancestors land
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Genealogy New Year's Resolutions
Time to energize your family tree research, and make some promises to yourself to get moving and do all those things you keep putting off.
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Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
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Help Building Jewish Family Trees
JewishGen offers a wide range of databases online, enabling researchers to locate worldwide records of use to persons tracing Jewish ancestry.
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Must Visit Site For Kerry Genealogy
A quick look at County Kerry's Website.
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Review of GenealogyLibrary.com
A review of GenealogyLibrary.com's services and offerings.
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Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
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The Red House Museum and Gardens, Christchurch
With no entrance fee, this quaint and historical museum and garden, known as the Red House, is an ideal place to visit with the kids on a rainy day at the South Coast.
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Christmas Gifts for Genealogists
Genealogy is the third most popular hobby in the U.S. so many have a genealogist on their Christmas list. Here are gift suggestions.
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Filing System to Organize Genealogy Papers
Use a filing system of colored folders to organize genealogy papers by family. Find records easily, plan new research, prepare quickly for a library or archive trip.
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