Genealogy PDF Download: 1870 Federal Census Household Tracker (Helvetica, 8.5 x inches)

Organize and track your 1870 census research with this fillable Household Tracker PDF. This digital form provides a clear, horizontal layout for documenting household members, offering a more readable alternative to difficult census scans or inconsistent online transcriptions. It is specifically designed to help genealogists record essential details from the 1870 census, including the names of formerly enslaved African Americans, parental birth origins, and citizenship status.

Product Features

• The horizontal format allows you to type and read information without needing to rotate the page or squint at vertical columns.
• Each digital sheet contains space for 15 household members, including primary family members, relatives, boarders, and tenants.
• Dedicated fields are included for recording occupation, birth years, related families, and additional research notes.
• This digital file allows for unlimited personal use, so you can update your data as your research evolves and save as many copies as you need.
• By saving the file directly to your hard drive, your sensitive research data remains private and entirely under your control.

Technical Specifications

• Format: Instant Digital Download (Fillable PDF).
• Software Requirement: The free Adobe Acrobat Reader application is required to open the file and enter text into the form fields.
• Recommended Hardware: A Windows PC or Mac desktop or laptop is recommended. It is difficult to work with fillable PDF fields on mobile devices or tablets.
• Dimensions: Optimized for standard 11 by 8.5 inch (landscape) letter-size printing.
• Navigation: Form fields are set up for easy data entry using a standard keyboard.

Usage and Licensing

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This purchase includes a license for unlimited personal use, allowing you to print or save the file as many times as your research requires.

The digital file is intended for personal use and may not be shared online or resold.

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