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When searching any census records, remember: | When searching any census records, remember: | ||
*To search indexes first (see below). There | *To search indexes first (see below). All available censuses are indexed. There are also street indexes for large cities. | ||
*Information in the census may be incorrect. | *Information in the census may be incorrect. | ||
*Accept the ages with caution. | *Accept the ages with caution. | ||
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*Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census. | *Individuals missing from a family may be listed elsewhere in the census. | ||
*There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly. | *There could be more than one family in the same locality by the same name with very similar information. Check the census thoroughly. | ||
*A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | *A woman, especially a widow, might be listed under her maiden name. | ||
*Notice who the neighbors are. They may be related. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||