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An engaging look at over 100 years of national census records. Perfect for intermediate researchers, with plenty for beginners too!
No, your ancestor’s name wasn’t changed at Ellis Island—it was probably just misspelled by a tired census taker. From 1850 to 1950, the U.S. Census captured juicy details that can crack your family history wide open. This session dives into each decade's quirks, surprises, and secrets, helping you spot gold in those old forms—and laugh at the wild handwriting along the way.
Because even your great-grandpa fibbed to the census!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |
TAGS: | genealogy | bb-genealogy |
LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden
The West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located in the historic city of Ocoee near the intersection of Silver Star and Clark Roads. The branch opened in August 2001 and was designed by Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architecture Firm. The West Oaks Branch provides exceptional library services to the nearly 50,000 residents of Ocoee and surrounding areas. In January 2015, the branch became the new Genealogy Center for Orange County, housing a collection of over 30,000 genealogy books. The Library is the official repository of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The construction of the West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or event due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.
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