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== Searching Census Records == | == Searching Census Records == | ||
To begin a search in census records, start with an index. | 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> | ||