Census records
use in genealogy
There are many sources of census
records. The key is to find a good index.
The
easiest set of census records to use are those at Ancestry.com. The entire
U.S. Census has been indexed. You can also find census records for Canada
and the United Kingdom. At one time, the only
way to research the census was to request a roll of microfilm, often
$2.00 or more per roll. Believe me, requesting roll after roll of microfilm
adds up quickly and can be quite frustrating. It is so much easier to search
the online index.
Free Trial of Ancestry.com including Online Census Records.
Access Ancestry.com's online collection of census records.
The easiest way to find out what you should research is to to use
the online advice feature of this site. Based on what you already know about
your ancestor, this feature will recommend best next steps for
your research. Click
here to go to online advice.
