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 == What Do I Do Next? ==
 === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
 *Add any new information to your records
-*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference
+*If available, check the image for additional information
-*Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
+*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
-*Continue to search the index to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives. Note that family members often appear on an individual's vital records, such as in the role of witnesses to a marriage
+=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
-===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?===
+*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
-*Consult the [[France Record Finder]] to find other records
+*Try searching by surname only
-*When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
+*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
-*Check for variants of given names and surnames. For much of the period of this collection, spelling was not standardized; pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation. Simple clerical errors were also always possible. Furthermore, individuals were often listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name. For women, remember that it was not uncommon to revert to a maiden name after the death of a husband
-*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches. Alternatively, try expanding the date range; this is especially useful in searching baptismal records, as it was not unusual for a child to be baptized weeks or even months after birth
-*Search the records of nearby parishes. While it was uncommon for an individual in this period to move more than about 20 miles from their place of birth, smaller relocations were not uncommon. Note that marriages usually took place in the parish where the bride resided
-*Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible
 === Research Helps ===
 The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[France Genealogy|France]].
 *[[France Record Finder]]
 *[[France Research Tips and Strategies]]
 == Citing This Collection ==
 Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.