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Censuses 1) Give names, ages, and more about the family; 2) Pinpoint the area to [[Using the Census to find other records about ancestors|find other records]]; and 3) Provide clues that help as you continue research.
Censuses 1) Give names, ages, and more about the family; 2) Pinpoint the area to [[Using the Census to find other records about ancestors|find other records]]; and 3) Provide clues that help as you continue research.
'''Online censuses:'''
*[[Washington Census#County Maps for Washington|Washington ''online'' census]] links to FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and others.
*[[Washington Census#County Maps for Washington|Washington ''online'' census]] links to FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and others.
**'''Federal Censuses''': 1850 (as part of Oregon Territory) — 1940
**'''Federal Censuses''': 1850 (as part of Oregon Territory) — 1940

Revision as of 20:47, 10 January 2014


Federal Census Contents
Names, ages, birthplaces 1850–1940
Month and year of birth 1900 only
Birthplaces of parents 1880–1940
Relationships 1880–1940
Family and Neighbors All years
Immigration year 1900–1930
Citizenship 1910–1930

Censuses 1) Give names, ages, and more about the family; 2) Pinpoint the area to find other records; and 3) Provide clues that help as you continue research.