Using US Census Records (Legacy QuickGuide

by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman

Census records are perhaps the first public record most genealogists use beyond vital records. Federal and state census records can provide valuable information on our ancestors as they record a variety of personal information including: head of household, address, number of children living, place of birth of the individual, place of birth of the parents, occupation, value of real and personal property, educational level, names of neighbors, and more. Beginning in 1790, the United States federal government began enumerating the population every ten years. By analyzing the information provided on census schedules we can learn more about our ancestors’ daily lives. From occupational information to marital status, census records provide a variety of information to help move our research ahead.

The Using U.S. Census Records Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information to get you started on learning more these important records.

26 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 16, 2013

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.