Applying Research Standards to the Census

Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG
Feb 18, 2025
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About this webinar

After years of using census records, genealogists may take for granted that they're using them fully and correctly. But as they learn about genealogy standards and best practices, do they go back and re-think their census practices? What does it even mean to evaluate a census record? Let's learn a bit more about the U.S. census and the specific ways that standards can help us to maximize its usefulness.

About the speaker

Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG, specializes in southern New England family history research. She has published articles in several journals and in 2018 she co-authored, with Maureen Taylor, the National G...
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    Laurie Neff
    11 months ago

    Such good suggestions and information for researching the Census. Really like knowing about looking for the schedules as well. Want to put into action right away. We have binders with copies of all the family related Census reports so can look at in our home at any time. Now I must get busy researching correctly.

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    Webinar Viewer
    11 months ago

    I liked the example of the census transcription and citation in the Word document, and the suggestion to explore statistical information about each census. I have already downloaded a census final report for my location of interest for further evaluation.

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    Susan Johnson
    11 months ago

    Outstanding webinar! Clearly explained. Lots of useful tips. Great Handout. Thank you!

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    Pamela Groth
    11 months ago

    This presentation was very informative with the suggestions of viewing the greater community of the featured census record, in order to understand any errors or details.

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    Theresa Giannetto
    11 months ago

    Great webinar with really specific examples and guidance on best practices!

  6. MW
    Michelle Walker
    11 months ago

    Great beginning information

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    11 months ago

    Very informative!

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    Webinar Viewer
    11 months ago

    This was amazing! So much info to check into. Thanks!

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