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= What are the AIS indexes? = | == What are the AIS indexes? == | ||
Accelerated Indexing Systems (AIS) is a commercial company that indexes genealogical records. The microfiche version of the AIS U.S. Census indexes was published in 1984. It is distributed by the [[Family History Library]], with the permission of AIS, for use in family history centers. | Accelerated Indexing Systems (AIS) is a commercial company that indexes genealogical records. The microfiche version of the AIS U.S. Census indexes was published in 1984. It is distributed by the [[Family History Library]], with the permission of AIS, for use in family history centers. | ||
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The Accelerated Indexing Systems indexes are alphabetical listings of some of the people living in the United States between 1607 and 1906. These listings were compiled from a variety of sources including the [[United States Census|United States census records]]. | The Accelerated Indexing Systems indexes are alphabetical listings of some of the people living in the United States between 1607 and 1906. These listings were compiled from a variety of sources including the [[United States Census|United States census records]]. | ||
= How the AIS indexes can help you = | == How the AIS indexes can help you == | ||
The AIS microfiche indexes (also called searches) can help simplify United States family history research. The indexes usually provide enough information about the individuals listed to help you find them in the original record. Using these indexes can save you time that might otherwise be spent looking through hundreds of documents. | The AIS microfiche indexes (also called searches) can help simplify United States family history research. The indexes usually provide enough information about the individuals listed to help you find them in the original record. Using these indexes can save you time that might otherwise be spent looking through hundreds of documents. | ||
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Many post-1850 censuses were indexed after this AIS index was compiled. In addition, some people appear more than once on a search, and as with any index, you may find some errors. | Many post-1850 censuses were indexed after this AIS index was compiled. In addition, some people appear more than once on a search, and as with any index, you may find some errors. | ||
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Using the microfiche AIS census indexes involves four basic steps: | |||
# Select the right search.<br>#Find a name in the index.<br>#Interpret the index.<br>#Search the original record. | |||
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STEP 1: SELECT THE RIGHT SEARCH | <br> | ||
== STEP 1: SELECT THE RIGHT SEARCH == | |||
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<< Head of household | << Head of household | ||
[[Category:United_States_Census]] | [[Category:United_States_Census|Accelerated]] | ||