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Using the Census Soundex

(Washington: National Archives and Records Administration, 1997)

Contents:
Front Cover
Title Page
Introduction
The Soundex Coding System
Additional Rules
Sample Cards

Searching:

Keyword(s):

  • Searching George Washington will find pages with George OR Washington (not necessarily both)
  • Searching George +Washington will find pages with both George AND Washington
  • Searching "George Washington" (including the quotes) will find pages with the exact phrase George Washington

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