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Census records give valuable information about your ancestors including: names of family members, residence, year and sometimes month of birth, birthplace (state), and occupation. Some censuses reveal even the parents' birthplace (state). Finding ancestors in all the available censuses during their lifetimes is an important step to building a more complete picture of their lives. It greatly enhances a researchers ability to identify likely sources other kinds of information. | Census records give valuable information about your ancestors including: names of family members, residence, year and sometimes month of birth, birthplace (state), and occupation. Some censuses reveal even the parents' birthplace (state). Finding ancestors in all the available censuses during their lifetimes is an important step to building a more complete picture of their lives. It greatly enhances a researchers ability to identify likely sources other kinds of information. | ||
The first U.S. federal census was in 1790 and there has been one every ten years since. The censuses through | The first U.S. federal census was in 1790 and there has been one every ten years since. The censuses through 1940 are available to the public. These counted the population as of the following dates: | ||
:1790-1820: First Monday in August | :1790-1820: First Monday in August | ||
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:1920: January 1 | :1920: January 1 | ||
:1930: April 1 | :1930: April 1 | ||
:1940: April 1<br> | |||
The following types of schedules were taken in various years: | The following types of schedules were taken in various years: | ||
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*[[Information In United States Population Census, 1790 - 2000|Population]]--(residents in an area) in all years. A census is a count and description of the population of a country, colony, territory, state, county, or city. Census lists are also called “schedules." The federal population schedules are especially valuable because they list such a large proportion of the population, most are well-indexed, and they are readily available at many repositories. | *[[Information In United States Population Census, 1790 - 2000|Population]]--(residents in an area) in all years. A census is a count and description of the population of a country, colony, territory, state, county, or city. Census lists are also called “schedules." The federal population schedules are especially valuable because they list such a large proportion of the population, most are well-indexed, and they are readily available at many repositories. | ||
:The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] and the [[Family History Library]] have complete sets of the existing 1790 to | :The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] and the [[Family History Library]] have complete sets of the existing 1790 to 1940 censuses on over 18,000 microfilms. These are listed in the ''Place Search'' of the Family History Library Catalog under '''[STATE] - CENSUS - [YEAR]'''. Most state archives and university libraries also have copies of the census microfilms, particularly for their own states. (See the state Wiki pages for more information about each state.) If you can provide the specific pages, the National Archives and the Family History Library will make photocopies. | ||
Other federal schedules usually taken at the same time as the population schedules may include: | Other federal schedules usually taken at the same time as the population schedules may include: | ||
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You will find the following types of information in the population censuses: | You will find the following types of information in the population censuses: | ||
''' | '''1950 through 2010'''--These records are not generally available until 72 years after the enumeration. (The 1940 census will be released on April 2, 2012.) However, it is possible to obtain individual records for legal purposes. To do this, go to the [http://www.census.gov/genealogy/www/ U.S. Census Bureau Genealogy site], click on the '''''Age Search Service''''', and follow their instructions. There is a $65.00 fee for this service. | ||
'''1940'''--The 1940 Census asks questions on 1930 census. It also asks location of residence 5 years ago, if at work, whether in private or government work, weeks worked last year, along with wage and salary income last year. | |||
'''1930--'''The 1930 census asks questions on the 1920 census, and also asks for marital status and if married, age at first marriage. If you are Indian it asks whether you are full blooded or mixed blood and for your tribal affiliation. | '''1930--'''The 1930 census asks questions on the 1920 census, and also asks for marital status and if married, age at first marriage. If you are Indian it asks whether you are full blooded or mixed blood and for your tribal affiliation. | ||