Genealogical Research Methods
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How to Use Genealogical Clues in US Census Data
The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.
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Find Ancestors – 1920 & 1930 US Federal Census
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.
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Find Ancestors – 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.
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Find Ancestors - 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.
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Find Ancestors in the 1880 US Federal Census
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.
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The Emigrant Savings Bank and Irish Immigrants
The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date.
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Evaluating Genealogy Sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
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Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
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Errors in Genealogy Records
Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.
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