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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==


To begin your search it is helpful to know:  
To begin your search it is helpful to know at least some of the following:  


*The name of your immigrant ancestor.
*The name of your immigrant ancestor.
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*Occupation of your ancestor
*Occupation of your ancestor


If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900. Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. Compare the information on the image to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several images before you find your ancestor. 
If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.  


'''View  images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2299374/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "Volume and Year Range" which takes you to the images.<br>
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. Compare the information on the image to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several images before you find your ancestor.


'''View  images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2299374/waypoints Browse Page]''' then select the Volume and Year Range.


For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].


== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
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