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School district records are an overlooked but exceptionally rich source of genealogical information. Created to track students, teachers, funding, attendance, and local administration, these records can reveal names, ages, residences, guardians, occupations, migrations, family structures, and even social history details not found in censuses or vital records. Because school districts often kept their own ledgers and reports—many never digitized—these materials can provide breakthroughs for families with gaps in traditional sources.
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