Censuses are the first records most people look at when getting started with family history, and with good reason. Censuses are widely available records that give us a snapshot of an individual, couple, or family every ten years or so. The types and frequency of censuses vary by country, state, and ...
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Transcripts vs. Original Records
It seems I'm on a roll with sharing my thoughts in 2020! As it turns out, I'm also on a roll with finding Italian records. You see, I have two "sets" of Italian ancestors, both maternal. My mom's parents each have one Italian parent. And those Italian parents are from completely opposite "ends" of ...