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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Census|U.S. Census ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Accelerated_Indexing_Systems_U.S._Census_Indexes_(on_Microfiche)|AIS Indexes]]'' | |||
== What are the AIS indexes? == | == What are the AIS indexes? == | ||
Accelerated Indexing Systems (AIS) was a commercial company that indexed genealogical records. The microfiche version of the AIS U.S. Census indexes was published in 1984. It is distributed by the [[Family History Library]], with the permission of AIS, for use in family history centers. The information on these microfiche indexes is now available on the Internet at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]. | Accelerated Indexing Systems (AIS) was a commercial company that indexed genealogical records. The microfiche version of the AIS U.S. Census indexes was published in 1984. It is distributed by the [[Family History Library]], with the permission of AIS, for use in family history centers. The information on these microfiche indexes is now available on the Internet at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]. | ||
The Accelerated Indexing Systems indexes are alphabetical listings of some of the people living in the United States between 1607 and 1906. These listings were compiled from a variety of sources including the [[United States Census|United States census records]]. | The Accelerated Indexing Systems indexes are alphabetical listings of some of the people living in the United States between 1607 and 1906. These listings were compiled from a variety of sources including the [[United States Census|United States census records]]. | ||
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Many post-1850 censuses were indexed after this AIS index was compiled. In addition, some people appear more than once on a search, and as with any index, you may find some errors. | Many post-1850 censuses were indexed after this AIS index was compiled. In addition, some people appear more than once on a search, and as with any index, you may find some errors. | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | '''Four Steps to Follow''' | | bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | '''Four Steps to Follow''' | ||
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== Step 1: Select the right search == | == Step 1: Select the right search == | ||
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*Approximate time period.<br> | *Approximate time period.<br> | ||
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| align="center" | '''Search''' | | align="center" | '''Search''' | ||
| | | width="12%" align="center" | '''Years''' | ||
| '''Locality''' | | '''Locality''' | ||
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| United States [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]] only | | United States [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]] only | ||
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| colspan="3" | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Not all states were completed when this index was compiled (1984). Many states have been indexed since then. The [[ | | colspan="3" | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Not all states were completed when this index was compiled (1984). Many states have been indexed since then. The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] identifies all census indexes available at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. | ||
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=== Format of Search 8 === | === Format of Search 8 === | ||
The entries in Search 8 follow the format of the chart in the [[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)#The_Format_of_Search_8|"Step 4" section]]. See the [[ | The entries in Search 8 follow the format of the chart in the [[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)#The_Format_of_Search_8|"Step 4" section]]. See the [[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)#Abbreviations_Key|Abbreviations Key]] at the end of the document. | ||
If your ancestor is listed within an entry, write down the information given. | If your ancestor is listed within an entry, write down the information given. | ||
=== Can’t find the name you are seeking? === | === Can’t find the name you are seeking? === | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | '''Can’t find the name you are seeking?''' | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | '''Can’t find the name you are seeking?''' | ||
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== Step 4: Search the original record == | == Step 4: Search the original record == | ||
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Most other sources, usually in Search 1, are lists of residents. They may come from colonial petitions, [[US Immigration Passenger Arrival Records|passenger arrivals]], [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|naturalizations]], [[United States Taxation|tax records]], voter lists, and other sources. Search the appropriate state research outline for lists matching the type of records and date(s) given in the index. The non-census record type is often identified in column 5 or 6. | Most other sources, usually in Search 1, are lists of residents. They may come from colonial petitions, [[US Immigration Passenger Arrival Records|passenger arrivals]], [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|naturalizations]], [[United States Taxation|tax records]], voter lists, and other sources. Search the appropriate state research outline for lists matching the type of records and date(s) given in the index. The non-census record type is often identified in column 5 or 6. | ||
If you cannot determine the source from the state Wiki page, contact the state library, archive, or historical society mentioned in the state Wiki pages. They may be able to identify the source.[[Image:AIS Search 1-7a.gif]] | If you cannot determine the source from the state Wiki page, contact the state library, archive, or historical society mentioned in the state Wiki pages. They may be able to identify the source.[[Image:AIS Search 1-7a.gif]] | ||
=== The Format of Search 8 === | === The Format of Search 8 === | ||
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The format of Search 8 ([[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]]) is shown below. | The format of Search 8 ([[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]]) is shown below. | ||
If the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has the [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]], they are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] under the name of the state, and the topic CENSUS or VITAL RECORDS. If you cannot find them in the library catalog, contact the state library or archives of the state in which the [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedule]] was taken (see the state Wiki pages). [[Image:AIS Search 8.gif]] | If the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has the [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedules]], they are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] under the name of the state, and the topic CENSUS or VITAL RECORDS. If you cannot find them in the library catalog, contact the state library or archives of the state in which the [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedule]] was taken (see the state Wiki pages). [[Image:AIS Search 8.gif]] | ||
= Abbreviations Key = | = Abbreviations Key = | ||
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For birthplaces in Search 8, see the original [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedule]]. | For birthplaces in Search 8, see the original [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|mortality schedule]]. | ||
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C <br>CL <br>CO <br>CS <br>DIST<br>FO <br>NG <br>NPN <br>PRSH <br>PT <br>RR <br>RS <br>S <br>ST <br>T <br>TERR <br>TWP <br>TX <br>UK <br>UN <br>UNK <br><nowiki>*</nowiki> <br><nowiki>**</nowiki> <br>< | C <br>CL <br>CO <br>CS <br>DIST<br>FO <br>NG <br>NPN <br>PRSH <br>PT <br>RR <br>RS <br>S <br>ST <br>T <br>TERR <br>TWP <br>TX <br>UK <br>UN <br>UNK <br><nowiki>*</nowiki> <br><nowiki>**</nowiki> <br>< | ||
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Continental census <br>Colonial <br>County <br>County census <br>District <br>Fidelity oath <br>Not given <br>No page number <br>Parish <br>Petitioners list <br>Rent role <br>Residents list <br>State or colonial census <br>State or colonial census <br>Territorial census <br>Territory <br>Township <br>Tax list (Many tax lists are indexed by month; for example, JUNTX, JULTX, AUGTX, JANTX.) <br>Unknown <br>Unknown <br>Unknown <br>Interpretation is questionabale <br>Interpretation is very questionabale <br>Head of household | Continental census <br>Colonial <br>County <br>County census <br>District <br>Fidelity oath <br>Not given <br>No page number <br>Parish <br>Petitioners list <br>Rent role <br>Residents list <br>State or colonial census <br>State or colonial census <br>Territorial census <br>Territory <br>Township <br>Tax list (Many tax lists are indexed by month; for example, JUNTX, JULTX, AUGTX, JANTX.) <br>Unknown <br>Unknown <br>Unknown <br>Interpretation is questionabale <br>Interpretation is very questionabale <br>Head of household | ||
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[[Category:United_States_Census|Accelerated]] | [[Category:United_States_Census|Accelerated]] | ||