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In the United States, search the census for all years the Jewish ancestor was in the country. Search both national and state censuses. It is important to search for variant spellings of the given name and surname. Check the following books for alternate spellings: | In the United States, search the census for all years the Jewish ancestor was in the country. Search both national and state censuses. It is important to search for variant spellings of the given name and surname. Check the following books for alternate spellings: | ||
*Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Russian Empire''. Bergenfield, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 2008. (FS Library call no. | *Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Russian Empire''. Bergenfield, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 2008. (FS Library call no. {{FSC|1478954|item|disp=947 D46}}) | ||
*Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Kingdom of Poland''. Teaneck, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 1996. (FS Library call no. | *Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Kingdom of Poland''. Teaneck, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 1996. (FS Library call no. {{FSC|773720|item|disp=943.8 D46}}) | ||
*Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from Galicia''. Bergenfield, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 2004. (FS Library call no. | *Beider, Alexander. ''A dictionary of Jewish surnames from Galicia''. Bergenfield, New Jersey: Avotaynu, 2004. (FS Library call no. {{FSC|1187733|item|disp=943.86 D46}}) | ||
If the ancestor cannot be found in the index, check the City Directory. If they are in the directory, locate someone with an address near the ancestor. Then find that person in the census. The ancestor should be located on the same page or within a few pages from this neighbor. | If the ancestor cannot be found in the index, check the City Directory. If they are in the directory, locate someone with an address near the ancestor. Then find that person in the census. The ancestor should be located on the same page or within a few pages from this neighbor. | ||
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