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Sometimes referred to as A.I.M.S. schedules (Agricultural; Industrial; Mortality;  Social), Non-Population Schedules offer an abundance of foliage for your family tree, including a glimpse of what the family farm looked like, death-related tidbits, and undiscovered “ailments” and disabilities. 

 

The various schedules were prepared at the same time Population Schedules were prepared, but are a bit more difficult to find on the internet.  Various state censuses also include agricultural and social information. During the 19^th century, “labeling” was used to differentiate the various “classes” of the population -- such labels of which have since been outlawed by the same entity that introduced them – the U.S. Government.  

 

Don’t drown in a sea of research about your immigrating ancestors!  Discover methods that establish a good foundation with your research. Then sail forward to uncover clues about the people that came to make their home in the USA.  Take a deeper look at record locations and search techniques to get the most out of your research.