Liberia, Census, 2008 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Liberia

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of digital images of the 2008 Liberia Census with household and individual information.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: Census
 * House number
 * Name
 * Age
 * Place of birth
 * Profession
 * Extent of education
 * Relationship to the head of household

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person you are looking for
 * The place of residence

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of head of household and other adults living there
 * Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in other census records
 * Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records
 * Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment or military records
 * Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life
 * Be sure to check all possible entries before deciding which one is correct

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Liberia.
 * Liberia Record Finder

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.