Correlating Evidence, Part 1 : U.S. Census Records

To verify our ancestors from one census to another, it is important to compare the details of the census records (along with other records) in reverse chronological order of their lifetime.  We want to start with the most recent census records available and take note of all family members and details. The secret sauce is in the details.

See the recorded Live Classroom session video to understand the process.

See the PDF handout and two Excel worksheets as part of this lesson. You’ll find them under the materials tab at the top of the screen, on the right.

Hover over each one and click to download.  Look in your downloads for the files.

  1. Correlating Census Records WORKSHEET
  2. Correlating Census Records Handout
  3. Correlating Census Records Jamison Booth Example HANDOUT

Hover over each one and click to download.  Look in your downloads for the files.

  1. Correlating Census Records WORKSHEET
  2. Correlating Census Records Handout
  3. Correlating Census Records Jamison Booth Example HANDOUT