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Here are some tips for searching in online indexes: | Here are some tips for searching in online indexes: | ||
*Use [https://www.lifewire.com/web-search-tricks-to-know-4046148 wildcards]. | :*Use [https://www.lifewire.com/web-search-tricks-to-know-4046148 wildcards]. | ||
*Try different spelling variations for first names and surnames or even just try the first letter. | :*Try different spelling variations for first names and surnames or even just try the first letter. | ||
*Include a range of birth years (ages are prone to be inaccurate). | :*Include a range of birth years (ages are prone to be inaccurate). | ||
*Find the family in every possible census and compare information. | :*Find the family in every possible census and compare information. | ||
*Always consult the original census image, do not only rely on indexes or transcriptions. | :*Always consult the original census image, do not only rely on indexes or transcriptions. | ||
*Consider using street addresses to locate people in the census. A relative may be living at a previous or future address. | :*Consider using street addresses to locate people in the census. A relative may be living at a previous or future address. | ||
==== Worksheets ==== | ==== Worksheets ==== | ||