The Illinois State Census records, along with specific data sets like the 1930 Hamilton County Census and the 1870 Chicago Census Report, offer essential insights for genealogists. Covering 1820 to 1865, the Illinois State Census lists heads of households and includes demographic details, allowing researchers to track family locations and household changes over time.
The 1930 Hamilton County Census provides further detail on local family compositions, while the 1870 Chicago Census Report, Volume 1, offers a unique view of urban families and migration patterns in post-Civil War Chicago.
These records are invaluable for constructing family histories and understanding Illinois's demographic shifts during these periods.
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