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Common surnames, missing ancestors and the 1890 census, oh my! Genealogists have no shortage of research challenges to conquer. This book will guide you through some of the most-frustrating problems in family history, from ancestors missing in a census record to hidden maiden names. Each article provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming research woes and developing better, more efficient searches.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical advice on overcoming common genealogy problems: hard-to-find female ancestors, interpreting early US censuses, and more

• Do’s and don’ts for effective family history research, including how to efficiently search for records online

• Tips for sorting through mountains of genealogy material—then scanning them and passing them on to the next generation

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yankee Publishing Inc
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 147 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1970605979
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1970605976
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 0.34 x 9.69 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #167,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #58 in Genealogy (Books)
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