Discovering Your Victorian Family

Discovering Your Victorian Family

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. . . Have you ever wondered what your family was like during Victorian times? Well, there is a way to find out. The U.S. census is taken every 10 years and, beginning with the 1850 census, can provide the names of family members, ages, location, place of birth, occupation and more. It is a wonderful way to get a glimpse of our families during the Victorian Era and connect your ancestor's picture to a real life. The information can be easily inserted onto a scrapbook page among his/her pictures and other memoribilia. The census records are primary source documents, which means they were recorded at the time of the event. It's the next best thing to actually being there!
Free Resources: Items of Interest:
Victorian Census Information Detailing the information you can find about your Victorian Family in the U.S. Federal Census for the years 1850 - 1920. National Archive Copies How to order original copies.
U.S. Census Search Engine All volunteer site; Many of the censuses have been transcribed, many are still in the process. The rewards are great, however, patience is a must. (Easier searching for Windows users: After you reach the actual census page, click Edit in your toolbar, then click Find (on this page) and enter the surname you are looking for.) Also, check with your local library. Many give their patrons online access to Heritage Quest and Ancestry. Consumer Alert A very important purchase warning on "Coat of Arms" and "Surname Histories".
Occupations from Yesteryear This webpage displays old time occupations, listed on the census, and their translations into modern terminology. U.S. Census History From the University of Virginia.
Ancestor Missing from Census? From the Board for Certification of Genealogists; what to do.

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Free Resources:	Items of Interest:
Victorian Census Information Detailing the information you can find about your Victorian Family in the U.S. Federal Census for the years 1850 - 1920.	National Archive Copies How to order original copies.
U.S. Census Search Engine All volunteer site; Many of the censuses have been transcribed, many are still in the process. The rewards are great, however, patience is a must. (Easier searching for Windows users: After you reach the actual census page, click Edit in your toolbar, then click Find (on this page) and enter the surname you are looking for.) Also, check with your local library. Many give their patrons online access to Heritage Quest and Ancestry.	Consumer Alert A very important purchase warning on "Coat of Arms" and "Surname Histories".
Occupations from Yesteryear This webpage displays old time occupations, listed on the census, and their translations into modern terminology.	U.S. Census History From the University of Virginia.
Ancestor Missing from Census? From the Board for Certification of Genealogists; what to do.