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When searching any census records, remember: | When searching any census records, remember: | ||
*To search indexes first (see below) | *To search indexes first (see below). There could be surname or street indexes for the locality. | ||
*Information in the census may be incorrect. | *Information in the census may be incorrect. | ||
*Accept the ages with caution. | *Accept the ages with caution. | ||
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*When you find your family in one census, search the earlier or later census records to find additional family members. | *When you find your family in one census, search the earlier or later census records to find additional family members. | ||
*Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census. | *Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census. | ||
*There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly | *There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly. | ||
*A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | *A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | ||