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Hidden Clues in 1880 Census

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I’m going to show you how to look at the 1880 census record like you’ve never looked at it before. There are so many hints and clues in this one record that I bet you can’t find them all. How many hidden clues are there in this one 1880 Census? Learn family history research in this video.

PLAY ALONG!

How many clues can you find from this one 1880 Census for Exum Davis? There are two versions of the same census record you can use to play along. It is the same one as in the video. Use either one. Both are provided depending on where you have a subscription.

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