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To begin a search in census records, start with an index. Indexes for the 1841 through 1911 censuses are available online. Here are some tips for searching in online indexes. | To begin a search in census records, start with an index. Indexes for the 1841 through 1911 censuses are available online. Here are some tips for searching in online indexes. | ||
Searching online census indexes using [http://genealogy.about.com/cs/searchtips/a/ancestry_2.htm wildcards] [http://www.1911census.co.uk/content/default.aspx?r=33&132 wildcards] [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-helpbo-sdnq.htm wildcards] is essential for success. Not every website may utilize the exact same wildcards. You may have to experiment with it.<br> | Searching online census indexes using [http://genealogy.about.com/cs/searchtips/a/ancestry_2.htm wildcards] [http://www.1911census.co.uk/content/default.aspx?r=33&132 wildcards] [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-helpbo-sdnq.htm wildcards] is essential for success. Not every website may utilize the exact same wildcards. You may have to experiment with it.<br> | ||
When searching census records, consider the following: | When searching census records, consider the following: | ||
*Names may be misspelled. Try spelling variations. Even consider different first letters.<br> | *Names may be misspelled. Try spelling variations. Even consider different first letters.<br> | ||
*Ages are prone to be inaccurate. | *Ages are prone to be inaccurate. | ||
*Birthplaces may be misspelled or inaccurate. | *Birthplaces may be misspelled or inaccurate. | ||
*'''Find the family in every possible census and compare information'''. | *'''Find the family in every possible census and compare information'''. | ||
* | *Consider using [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Census_Street_Indexes street addresses] to locate people in the census. A relative may be living at a previous or future address. | ||
For a list of best websites for online census indexes, see the list below under '''Census Indexes Online'''. | For a list of best websites for online census indexes, see the list below under '''Census Indexes Online'''. | ||
== Census Records at the Family History Library == | == Census Records at the Family History Library == | ||