US Census Genealogy Cheat Sheet

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Tips for Finding, Analyzing & Using US Censuses

The US federal census is an important genealogy resource for American ancestors, and one of the first widely available. Taken every 10 years since 1790, the census provides valuable personal information like names, ages, birthplaces, family relationships, jobs, places of residence and more.

Analyzing US census records (especially those from early years) can be daunting, but we have the perfect companion to make your research much easier! The US Census Cheat Sheet contains essential tips, resources, and guides to help you navigating census records. It's your quick guide to keep your family history research on track!

This eight-page printed cheat sheet includes:

Seven essential tips for searching census records and locating hard-to-find ancestors
The official census dates for censuses from 1790 to 1950
Why the census might have your ancestor’s name spelled wrong or his age off by a few years
The type of information collected about your ancestors during each census
Genealogy websites where you can search and view census records online
What happened to the 1890 census, and how to get over the resulting research brick walls
Glossary of terms and abbreviations found in census records
State-by-state listing of censuses with extant records—not just the decennial federalcensus, but also colonial, territorial, state and local censuses
Sample census records so you’ll know what to expect as you view your ancestors' census schedules
Resource listing of genealogy websites and books to help you locate and understand your ancestors’ census records

Uncover Your Ancestors Fast! Our 8-page, cheat sheet is your research roadmap. Packed with expert tips, it's your ticket to unlocking family secrets. Printed on high-quality paper and delivered right to your door.

Product Specs:

8 pages
H 12" X W 8 1/2"
Printed on semi-matte paper

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