Census records are not the only ones that may provide your ancestor’s age. Affidavits in pension applications, statements made in court, or other records may also give the age of your ancestor. These statements may be particularly helpful for individuals who died in the United States before the 1850 census began asking for specific ages. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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