U.S. census records can offer you a window into your ancestors' stories and clues about new relatives to add to your family tree. When searching for information about ancestors who lived in the United States, federal census records should be one of the very first sources you consult. Census records can help you reconstruct entire family groups and identify previously unknown relatives. Sometimes you can even discover interesting details and stories that help you better understand their lives. Every major English-language genealogy website should have U.S. census records from 1790-1950. The entire collection for these censuses are free to search online so there's no reason not to explore them!
Purpose: Learn how to use census records for genealogy research
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