The Year Ahead – September 2

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

September 2 – What did your ancestor do for a living? This Labor Day read up on occupations and check home sources for clues to an employer.

Don’t forget to check census records for their occupations. Did they register for the draft in World War I or World War II, they listed not only their occupation but sometimes who their employer was too.

I have lots of ancestors who were farmers. I have some listed as a laborer. I don’t know if they worked in a factory or was a farm laborer.  

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!