This article from FamilyTree Magazine lists female names that were popular in the 19th century, along with their nicknames.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
19th Century Female Names and Nicknames
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Enumeration District Maps
Learn more about where your ancestors lived by looking at enumeration district maps from the censuses.
The census bureau divided land up into districts in order for enumerators(census takers) to do their jobs more efficiently.
One source for maps is the National Archives. Another is the Unified Census ID Finder.
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19th Century Female Names and Nicknames
This article from FamilyTree Magazine lists female names that were popular in the 19th century, along with their nicknames.
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