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Was your ancestor in prison? How to spot it in the census
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Was your ancestor in prison? How to spot it in the census

If you’ve ever searched the census and noticed a missing ancestor, or discovered one listed in an unexpected place, you might have come across a prison record without even realising … Was your ancestor in prison? How to spot it in the censusRead more

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