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| LIFE IN SOLERA | JANUARY 2023 | 37 Census Data We are all more or less familiar with what a census is all about; the collection of various bits of information on people living in a country. For a genealogist building a family tree, a census can be a treasure trove of information on a person or family. The U.S. Census provides the names of people in a given household, their ages, birth place, residence, occupation, marriage status, parents birth location, and immigration year, where applicable. The U.S. Census is taken every ten years, and the first one was done in 1790. They are currently available for the period 1790 to 1950. The Census Bureau has a rule that the personal data for people on the census cannot be released to the general public for 72 years after the census date. However, newer census data can be used to compile general data on geographic, ethnic, economic, and other general information studies. Access to the U.S. Census is provided by the government at CENSUS.GOV, and through genealogy data bases, such as FAMILYSEARCH.ORG (free info.), ANCESTRY.COM (some free data), and other genealogy data bases. Reviewing the available data bases is a good place to start when building your tree or adding new branches for your ancestors. The U.S. Census is not the only census database available. Other census data bases include Canada (1851 – 1921), United Kingdom (1841 – 1921), and to a limited extent Ireland (1841 – 1921). Much of the Irish Census data was destroyed by fire during the Irish rebellion in the 1920s. Other countries (and some religions) also have various census-type databases of their members which may also prove helpful. So whether you are just starting your tree or want to add branches, use the resources of a Census where available, and tap into that treasure trove of information on your ancestors. ~ Bill Cramsie ANCESTRY GROUP On Jan. 16 at 4:30 pm, Marty Mangan will present the first of a two-part program on the history of Slavery. Note that the meeting date is mid-month - not the first Monday. Contact Richard Crowe at (951) 769-1580. HISTORY GROUP A sample of a census page you may find while searching online