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 If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.
-'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1916040?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in the requested information on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
+=== Search the Index ===
+{{Search Collection Link
+| CID=CID1916040
+}}
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1916040|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select the '''Name Range''' to view the images.
-'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1916040/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 "Name Range" category which takes you to the images
+Keep in mind:
-Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
-With either search keep in mind:
 *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
+Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.
 {{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1916040 Michigan, Detroit manifests of arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}