> > If it was any year but 1930, that would be normal - if the son was > > HOH, then the father probably wouldn't be indexed. > > > > richardpence@pipeline.com > > > I haven't found that to be the case. > > Patscga@aol.com What haven't you found to be the case? Can you be more specific? Let's take 1920 as an example. This census is indexed at Ancestry.com and the background information at the site says it is only a head of household survey. Thus, I wouldn't expect to find the father if he were in the household of his son and the son is listed as HOH. If the index is more extensive than HOH, it would sure be nice to know that! In the cases where two (or more) families are living in the same dwelling, then the second family will also be considered a household. Perhaps this is the case in what you have found? However, usually if a parent is living with a child, then he is considered a part of the child's household. All other Ancestry.com indexes online (other than 1930, which is supposed to be an every-name index), are AIS indexes and these are definitely only HOH indexes. You will occasionally find others indexed, usually when the family appears on consequtive pages and the first family member on the second page is also indexed. In any case, it never hurts to do an index search for the person you are seeking. It just might be there! Regards, Richard "Richard A. Pence" <richardpence@pipeline.com>