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The Genealogist’s Guide to Directories

By Maureen A. Taylor Premium

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Written by Maureen A. Taylor, unless otherwise noted Ever wish you could find out what your family was doing between the decennial US census enumerations? You can. City directories and similar listings provide a regular—usually, annual or biannual—glimpse into the everyday lives of your ancestors, from employment to residences to what they did with their View Website VIP Subscription

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