2026-03-23    Dealing with "Facts" in the U.S. Census: A temptation for many researchers is to take information in U.S. census records at face value, partly because that information is so plentiful and easy to find. This article by Family History Daily offers a detailed look at potential problems with information in census records, from the viewpoints of the informant and the enumerator. It also offers practical suggestions on how to verify census information about ancestors that may be in question. For more tips on using U.S. census records, check out Goal C1 in the United States page.