The US federal census is gone, meaning it is not available for modern genealogists to use. Its loss in a fire in the 1930s was a huge loss to genealogy. Yet, there are ways around the twenty year gap...
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Tax Records: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
The 1890 US federal census is not available for genealogists to use, thanks to it being destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. This does not mean that all family history information from that era is lost...
Vital Records: Substitutions for the 1890 US Federal Census
Most genealogists know the 1890 US federal census is gone. It leaves a large gap in the genealogical record, which can make it challenging to fill in information on your family tree, or connect the...
Old Newspaper Records: Substitutions for the 1890 US Federal Census
Old newspaper records are one of the best substitutes for the 1890 census, which was destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. The absence of this census is often frustrating to genealogists. But, there are...
Church Records: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
If you are looking for information that is missing from your family tree thanks to the missing 1890 US federal census, consider looking at church records. They can be a treasure trove of 1890s...
Revolutionary War Pension Lists Military Records
As they were awarded based on accepted applications, military pension records are among the most reliable sources of genealogical data. Before being submitted to Congress for approval, pension...
New York Revolutionary War Records, 1775-1840
This lookup index includes information gathered from various sources, including muster and payrolls, historical essays, biographies, meeting minutes, correspondence, land records, and town records.
Colonial Records: Tracing Ancestry During British Rule in India
India’s colonial past under British rule is a significant chapter in its history and a treasure trove for those seeking to trace their ancestry. The British were meticulous record-keepers, and much...
Exploring Australian Church and School Records: Tracing Ancestry Through Local Institutions
When it comes to tracing family history, genealogists often turn to the usual suspects—census records, immigration documents, and land deeds. However, a wealth of information often goes unnoticed in...
Early Convict Records and Their Impact on Australian Ancestry
Australia’s history as a penal colony is a defining chapter in the nation’s story, and for many Australians, it’s where their family history begins. The transportation of convicts to Australia...
Navigating Philippine Archives: A Guide to Finding Genealogical Records
For genealogists tracing Filipino ancestry, archives are treasure troves of valuable records that can help piece together family histories. From civil registrations to land records, the Philippine...
Modern Filipino Genealogy: Navigating Digital Records and Contemporary Resources
The modern era has significantly changed how genealogical research is conducted, especially in the Philippines. With the advent of digital records and online resources, tracing Filipino ancestry has...
Colonial Influence on Filipino Genealogy: Uncovering Records from Spanish, American, and Japanese Eras
The Philippines has a rich history shaped by various periods of foreign influence. The Spanish, American, and Japanese occupations left a significant mark on the country, not just politically and...
1880 Ohio Census Index
The population of the United States more than tripled between 1850 and 1900, making the indexing of censuses for the last half of the 19th century a monumental undertaking.
1871 Ontario Canada Census Index
This database is comprised of references to approximately 375,000 documents taken from the 1871 census conducted in Ontario, Canada.