Researching Your Ancestor Using the U.S. Census (A Quick & Easy Guide for Genealogists Book 5) by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman

by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman

The census is perhaps the first record set people use once they become interested in their family history. Federal and state census records can provide valuable information on the personal and professional lives of your ancestors. This genealogy guide will provide tips and tricks to getting the most out of your U.S. Census records. Contents go beyond the basics to provide easy to understand information on special circumstances, record losses, source citations, and more.

Paperback

Published January 1, 1768

About the author

Author Stephanie Pitcher Whittier (nee Stephanie Pitcher Fishman) is a genealogist and personal historian who writes fiction and nonfiction rooted in personal stories. Whether it's her best-selling historical fiction novel, Finding Eliza, about the effects of hidden secrets in a family tree or the stories of her own battle with chronic illness, she loves to share stories of real emotions with others.

Her work includes fiction based on family history, easy-to-use research guides for both new and experienced genealogists, and an upcoming cozy mystery series titled With Love, Your Dead Aunt and filled with quirky, humorous characters and adventures.

To learn more, visit www,SheTalkstoTrees.com.

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[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a little partial since I wrote it! Here are my best tips, tricks, and resources for getting the most out of the census records that you come across in your family history researching.