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What Is the U.S. Federal Census? A Beginner’s Guide for Genealogy Research

Post author:Journaling Histories
Post published:July 3, 2026
Post category:Genealogy for the Young and Distracted

The United States Federal Census is one of those genealogy records that sounds very official and… government-y. Which it is. But for family history research? It can also be absolute…

Different Types of U.S. Censuses for Genealogy Research

Post author:Journaling Histories
Post published:July 3, 2026
Post category:Genealogy for the Young and Distracted

When most people hear “census,” they probably think of the U.S. Federal Census. Fair. That is the big one. It shows up every ten years, gets talked about constantly in…