This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eGENEee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16417.3.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Two things -- the census was mainly a "head count" so I don't think they were intent on complete accuracy AND neighbors tended to be much closer in the "old days." It was assumed that people knew something about their neighbors. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.