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Test Your Knowledge

3. When researching female ancestors, which databases perform
most effectively when the MARRIED name is used?

   Your Answer: RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project & FamilySearch

   Incorrect!
   The correct answer: Social Security Death Index & Ellis Island Database

   Use the MAIDEN name of your female ancestors when searching
   RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project and FamilySearch.

4. When researching a common name, the most effective strategy for
finding information using Google is to:

    type the husband's name in the search box.


    type both the husband's name and the wife's name.


    use the AND operator between the names.


    enclose the husband's name and the wife's name in double quotes.

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