Mining the Census, Are You Finding Every Clue? Part 2

Census records serve as a cornerstone in genealogical research, providing a wealth of information about our ancestors and their communities. While many genealogists are quick to extract names, ages, and birthplaces from these documents, valuable data often remains untapped within the lesser-explored columns of the census.

In Part Two of this two part session, Robyn discusses the many reasons we might not find our ancestors in any given year and teaches several search strategies that often prove successful.

In a section on analysis and pitfalls, Robyn demonstrates how to thoroughly mine the entire census for clues, and how to correlate information found in the census with other records. These examples also highlight potential problems we should be aware of in the census.

Think you already know the census records? This session is sure to inspire you to take another look. This comprehensive approach to census research promises to open new avenues of discovery for genealogists at all levels of experience.