Module 2: Intro

Module 2: Digging into the US Census

The United States Census is, without a doubt, the main source of information for placing our ancestors in their time and place in history. You may be tempted to just dive headfirst into the Census, but first developing an understanding of what the Census is, how it changed over time, and how best to utilize it will serve you better in the long run. In this module, we hope to do just that. 

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Introduction Video

Kyle welcomes you to Module 2. (2:10) [Captions available, or view a transcript Links to an external site.]

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe important ways in which the US Census changed throughout the years
  • Read, interpret, and analyze information on a census form
  • Effectively navigate the US Census in various formats (electronically, print, and microfilm)
  • Locate a particular person in multiple years of the US Census

Contents

Here's what's coming up in this module:

  • Check in with others on your research progress
  • Watch a visit to the State Library of North Carolina
  • Watch tutorials on using the US Census
  • Check your knowledge so far
  • Collaborate on some practice census research
  • Research your own family in the US Census
  • Ask questions of the community
  • View some recommended resources

 

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