Census Research Courses

Given the tardiness with which many states got around to keeping vital statistics, the census is sometimes not just the best but the only official clue for birth dates and places of residence. Access to US enumerations has never been easier, but the census can still throw a seasoned researcher for a loop.

Choose from the courses listed below to discover how to trace your family in census records.

First Steps

First Steps: Using Census Records

Our new First Steps series of courses is designed to help beginning genealogists develop a solid foundation of research skills. In this course, you’ll learn the basics on how to find, analyze and cite census records for your US ancestors. The census contains a wealth of information for US genealogists and is the cornerstone of a sound family history. In the census you can learn about families, education, wealth and even how long a marriage lasted or the number of children a woman bore. We’ll … Learn More →