Clues to Military Service, from the U.S. Census
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 9, 2023
For Veterans Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for finding clues to your ancestor’s military service found in U.S. Federal Census records... (Read More)
Tag: Census Records
Genealogy Tip: Marriage Status in the Census, Part 2 (1900 to 1950)
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 25, 2023
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega examines census records from 1900-1950 to show how marital status has been reported... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: Marriage Status in the Census (1790-1880)
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 23, 2023
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega examines census records from 1790-1880 to show the changing ways marital status has been reported... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: 4 Places to Learn More about the U.S. Census
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 19, 2022
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips to learn more about what the census is, and how to use it better to find your ancestors... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: The ‘Missing’ 1890 Census
By Katie Rebecca Garner on June 28, 2022
Katie Rebecca Garner writes about 1890 U.S. Census records, which were mainly destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Building in Washington, D.C... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part III)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 11, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner concludes her three-part series giving tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part II)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 10, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives more tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940, and provides a case study... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part I)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 9, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1790-1840 (Part II)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 26, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives more tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1790-1840, and provides some case studies... (Read More)
