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*Look up each family member in all the censuses and directories during their lifetimes to learn their ages, or help narrow the number of years when certain events may have happened. [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Add a custom event to the family group record]] for each census or directory you find; this helps you estimate dates for other events. | *Look up each family member in all the censuses and directories during their lifetimes to learn their ages, or help narrow the number of years when certain events may have happened. [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Add a custom event to the family group record]] for each census or directory you find; this helps you estimate dates for other events. | ||
*"When you are trying to find the next generation back (i.e. your grandfather's father or further), It may be good to allow a 20 to 25 year period to root around. | |||
*Calculate approximate birth years from their age on the census or other documents. | *Calculate approximate birth years from their age on the census or other documents. | ||
*In America and northern Europe men usually married at about age 25, women at about age 21. This may need to be adjusted slightly for different cultures. | *In America and northern Europe men usually married at about age 25, women at about age 21. This may need to be adjusted slightly for different cultures. | ||