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Genealogy Volunteers Index 1940 U.S. Census in Record Time


The Release of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census - Genealogy Gems

However, once every 10 years, we work with the National Archives and Records Administration to release 72-year old census records that ...

The 1940 US Census - B&F: Jewish Genealogy and More

... indexed in record time. For starters, Stephen Morse on his great One Step website, has created with Joel Weintraub and the help of volunteers ...

1940 Census-Home - St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society

On 2 April 2012, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) of the United States made the 1940 U.S. Census of 135 million ...

Volunteer as a FamilySearch indexer? : r/Genealogy - Reddit

I volunteered when the 1940 census was released, and managed to index about 10,000 names. I was able to choose my home state, and actually ...

The 1940 Census: A Few FAQs - Pew Research Center

Individual-level records from the 1940 Census have been released by the National Archives for the first time, unlocking a digital treasure ...

Follow-Up Friday - Reader Comments on the Value of the 1940 US ...

For many of my client projects we have found that the 1940 Census should help to solve family questions. I decided to do indexing after finding ...

Searching the 1940 Census - Missouri Secretary of State

In April 2012, the Missouri State Archives joined genealogy societies and historical organizations around the country in the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project.

1940 U.S. Census records released Monday - Deseret News

“As beginners to genealogical research, most of us will readily know or recall from our personal memories family members who were alive. The ...

Genealogy - U.S. Census Bureau

The National Archives released the 1940 census on April 2, 2012. Learn more about your family history from census records.

The 1940 U.S. Census Records Project - This Nation

On July 2, 2012 volunteers with the 1940 Census Community Project indexed 10,000 names, which broke and actually doubled the previous record of ...

1950 U.S. Census research tips and strategies | Denver Public ...

The long-awaited 1950 US Census records will be publicly available on April 1, 2022, after being kept confidential for 72 years.

Census Records Q&A with The Barefoot Genealogist | By Ancestry

They are private for 72 years. That's why 1950 is just now available. Now, that's here in the US. There are also state censuses here in the US ...

Genealogy Tips: Searching the Census by Address | The New York ...

The United States Federal Census, from 1790 through 1940, is available through subscription genealogy databases like Ancestry, FindMyPast ...

How often are people just entirely missed by a census? - Reddit

I have census records for my great-grandfather from 1920 onwards but he is notably absent in 1910. I was just able to confirm for a fact last night that he ...

Utah volunteers ready to index pre-World War II census

Organizers of the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project hope to have the entire index completed and online by Sept. 30. Each name will be indexed ...

1940 census records to reveal great things about 'Greatest Generation'

Iowans help with index. At the Iowa Genealogical Society in Des Moines, librarian Debi Chase said she and her 1,300 members hope to unlock clues to their own ...

The 1940 Census Indexing Project NEEDS YOU! - UpFront with NGS

NGS is one of many genealogical societies participating in the 1940 Census indexing project with FamilySearch so the 1940 census images and ...

National Archives Releases 1940 Census Online

On April 2, 2012, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released the 1940 U.S. Census online. This marked the first time ...

Census Records - History Hub

You can research census records online through familysearch.com website for free. Find "catalog" in the menu. Put the state in the search ...

“Volunteer to help index the US 1950 Census Records ...

Upon its release, the 1950 US Census Community Project, a joint initiative between FamilySearch, Ancestry, and other leading genealogy societies ...