 Census Resources
One very important resource that you can use for your
family research are the many census records available on-line. You will need
last names before doing this type of research and not all names as they exist today
were spelled the same way in the past . This can hinder your investigation somewhat but not
stop it. Using the Soundex system to convert your surname to a code will help
you tremendously. Be sure to visit the following:
The Soundex System
- Many sources include using your surname (last
name) for searching records. The Soundex system was used by the National
Archives to index the U.S. censuses (beginning in 1880). It codes together
surnames that sound similar but have different spellings.
- Soundex codes begin with the first letter of the surname followed by a
three-digit code that represents the (first three) remaining consonants.
To learn more about soundex and how it is used,
go to www.ancestry.com.
Ready for some more "digging up roots"
resources? Immigration records and archives are available guess where? The World
Wide Web! To find out what some of these sites have to offer, go to the
Immigration page or choose another page..
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