Beginning Family History Series: U.S. Census Records

This beginning-level class series is for anyone interested in tracing their family history. Learn to use essential records that document the lives of your ancestors. In four classes, we will cover the following foundational record types: U.S. Census Records, Vital Records, Estate Records, and Land Records. Each class will include a presentation, followed by time to apply what you learn in your own research. Register for one class or all four! 

Class 1: U.S. Census Records – These records are some of the most valuable resources for family history research in the United States. In this session, we’ll guide you through the structure and content of federal census records, from 1790 to the present. You’ll learn how to locate census records online, understand what information each census year provides, and how to use it to aid in your family history research. 

To register for the other classes in this series: 

Class 2: https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-family-history-vital-records 

Class 3: https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-family-history-estate-records 

Class 4: https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-family-history-series-land-records