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Genealogy FAQs

Census information and records can be invaluable tools in genealogical research. In addition to basic personal facts for each respondent, census records include detailed information that can help make connections across generations. The questions to the left are a few of those frequently asked about using census records to research family history.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Census History Staff | Last Revised: December 14, 2023