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Why do genealogists track which records were destroyed?

So they know when information may be missing.

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  1. So they can rewrite history
  2. So they know when information may be missing ✔
  3. So they can avoid all archives

Why: Knowing what was lost helps researchers understand gaps and find alternatives.

Huh, didn't know that: Knowing what was lost helps researchers understand gaps and find alternatives.

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Missing records leave a gap to fill!
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References

Answer: So they know when information may be missing. Knowing what was lost helps researchers understand gaps and find alternatives.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    genealogists keep track of which records have been destroyed so they know when information they need may be missing
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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