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When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | ||
*Given names may not always be as complete as the name recorded in church records. | *Given names may not always be as complete as the name recorded in church records. | ||
*There were no standardized spelling. Most people spelled phonetically. Alternate spellings may use * as wildcard, or insert " | *There were no standardized spelling. Most people spelled phonetically. Alternate spellings may use * as wildcard, or insert "|" between variant spellings. <br> | ||
*Ages could be incorrect. | *Ages could be incorrect. | ||
*Information may be incorrect. We do not know who gave the information to the census takers. | *Information may be incorrect. We do not know who gave the information to the census takers. | ||
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