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Ancestry.com - Learning Center - Census Records
Ancestry.com has searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images are available with a fee-based subscription.
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Using Ancestry: Census Search Tips
Article by Juliana Smith.
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Using U.S. Censuses: Next Steps
Article by Juliana Smith.
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Beginner's Guide to U.S. Federal Censuses
A TNGenWeb Resource Project.
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Every Name or Head of Household Index?
This article discusses different search techniques for head of household versus everyname indexes, including examples of well-known individuals located in 1860-1880 census indexes with these techniques.
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I am Jones or Am I Something Else?
Analysis on a confusing census entry (William Rhodes--Part I).
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Gender and name issues on a census entry (William Rhodes--Part II).
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Census Records History of & How to Use Them
By Linda Haas Davenport.
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Census Schedules - U.S. Federal
A listing of the items of information that can be found on each census between 1790 and 1900.
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Clues in Census Records, 1790-1840
From the National Archives & Records Administration.
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Clues in Census Records, 1850-1930
From the National Archives & Records Administration.
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A Brief Guide.
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Genealogy.com: Secrets of the Census
By Donna Przecha.
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How to Get Individual Census Records from 1940 through 2000 (Really!) | eHow.com
Individual records from the US Census are a great resource for family history research. Records from 1930 and earlier are available online. But records from more recent censuses are available as well, directly from the Census Bureau. Find out how to take advantage of this little-known opportunity.
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How to Search Census Records Online | eHow.com
How to use One-Step Search to make census research easy.
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Mark's Genealogy Portal - Census Lookups – Practical Examples of Search Techniques
A tutorial on how to perform more effective census searches, with illustrated examples of very difficult-to-find ancestors.
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Michael John Neill's Census Image Examples
Examples of census images from Ancestry.Com with links to how-to articles.
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National Genealogical Society | Online Courses
The courses are open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount.
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Special Federal Census Schedules
Census schedules of special population groups, mortality, agricultural, manufacturing, industry, and social statistics.
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Using Census Records in Genealogical Research
An online course designed for genealogists who want to learn more about the information that can be found in the federal population census records (1790 - 1930), and how that information can be used in their genealogical research.
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Nazaire Drollette in the 1850-1900 Census for Clinton County, New York
Online articles by Michael John Neill on analyzing a series of census records for an individual beginning with their listing in the 1850 census.
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ShopFamilyTree.com - Expert Webinars
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From Family Tree Magazine.
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Online Census Secrets: Best Web Sites and Strategies to Find Your Ancestors Webinar
By Diane Haddad and Allison Stacy.
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Special Federal Census Schedules: An Online Course
The National Genealogical Society's online course.
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Beyond the Index - Michael John Neill. This article discusses using the 1885 Nebraska census and how spelling errors and transcription difficulties created research challenges.
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