Monthly Archives: February 2012

Iowa Calendar: March 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

March is packed with wonderful learning opportunities for Iowa genealogists and historians. Here are just a few to chose from: Thursday, March 8: A Library is a Library–Unless It’s a SPECIAL Library.   1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Iowa Genealogical Society … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Research: 1930

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Until the release of the 1940 federal census this coming April, the 1930 schedule is the latest census available to researchers. Make the most of your research by understanding the questions and context of this population schedule. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: Understand the Details

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

To make the most of your census research, you’ll want to develop a strategy based on a solid understanding of each census year. Here are some details you may not have considered, but that can impact the effectiveness of your … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading This Winter?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

For a while now, I’ve been reading my way through biographies of the U.S. presidents, with side trips through major historical events, such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the War of 1812. This month I’ve just finished reading … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: What Will You Find?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

No single group of records in the United States provides more information about an individual or family in the 19th and early 20th centuries than the federal census. Although information varies from year to year, you can find a remarkable … Continue reading →

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Black History Month in Iowa

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

February is Black History month, and a good time to reflect on Iowa’s African-American heritage. Although Iowa’s black population has never exceeded three percent, African-Americans have a long and significant history in our state. From the era of the Underground … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: Nuts and Bolts

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

To understand what you find in the census, you need to understand some basic terminology.

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