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*Use the information to find the person in census or church records. | *Use the information to find the person in census or church records. | ||
=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records. | *When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records. | ||
*Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name. | *Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name. | ||