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A: The 1940 Census was released on 2 April 2012. The sixteenth federal enumeration of the United States official census date was April 1, 1940. [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ The National Archives] has provided digital images of the census pages. [ | '''Q: When was the 1940 Census released?'''<br> | ||
A: The 1940 Census was released on 2 April 2012. The sixteenth federal enumeration of the United States official census date was April 1, 1940. [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ The National Archives] has provided digital images of the census pages. [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] loaded and displayed those images once they were received from the archives.<br><br> | |||
'''Q: What was the population of the United States reported from the 1940 U.S. census data?''' What state had the largest population? What state had the smallest population? Where can I learn the population of my state?<br> | '''Q: What was the population of the United States reported from the 1940 U.S. census data?''' What state had the largest population? What state had the smallest population? Where can I learn the population of my state?<br> | ||
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'''Q: Is there a name index I can use to locate my family?'''<br> | '''Q: Is there a name index I can use to locate my family?'''<br> | ||
A: Yes. Indexes of the 1940 census are available at [https://familysearch.org/1940census/ FamilySearch], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442 Ancestry], and [http://www.findmypast.com/content/the-1940-census findmypast]. Ancestry and | A: Yes. Indexes of the 1940 census are available at [https://familysearch.org/1940census/ FamilySearch], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442 Ancestry], and [http://www.findmypast.com/content/the-1940-census findmypast]. Ancestry and Findmypast both require a free registration to view the indexes and images. If you cannot find an individual by name, try searching by address through the [http://1940census.archives.gov/ National Archives]. <br> | ||
'''Q: Do I need to know where my family or person of interest lived to locate them in the 1940 Census?'''<br> | '''Q: Do I need to know where my family or person of interest lived to locate them in the 1940 Census?'''<br> | ||
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A: Not necessarily. But if you know where they probably lived, you will be able to be more certain of which person is your ancestor. See the wiki page [[1940 Census United States - Where to Find an Address|1940 United States Census - Where to Find An Address]] for ideas about where to find an address for your ancestor.<br><br> | A: Not necessarily. But if you know where they probably lived, you will be able to be more certain of which person is your ancestor. See the wiki page [[1940 Census United States - Where to Find an Address|1940 United States Census - Where to Find An Address]] for ideas about where to find an address for your ancestor.<br><br> | ||
'''Q: Are there microfilm copies of the 1940 Census and will the | '''Q: Are there microfilm copies of the 1940 Census and will the FamilySearch Library have copies?'''<br> | ||
A: Yes, microfilm copies of the 1940 Census do exist. The originals are held by the National Archives but the entire census has been digitized and put online. The | A: Yes, microfilm copies of the 1940 Census do exist. The originals are held by the National Archives but the entire census has been digitized and put online. The FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch will not be adding copies of these microfilms to their collection as they are instead purchasing digital copies which will be available online.<br><br> | ||
'''Q: What questions were asked in the enumeration of the 1940 census?'''<br> | '''Q: What questions were asked in the enumeration of the 1940 census?'''<br> | ||
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A: Good information is available from the following resources: | A: Good information is available from the following resources: | ||
:*National Archives - 1940 U.S. Federal Census website hosted by the [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ National Archives] at http://1940census.archives.gov | :*National Archives - 1940 U.S. Federal Census website hosted by the [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ National Archives] at http://1940census.archives.gov | ||
:*[http://stevemorse.org/index.html Stephen Morse website ]http://stevemorse.org/census/1940census - Hover your mouse over "US Census" in the top left-hand corner and then click on the page name you are seeking. Return to the [ | :*[http://stevemorse.org/index.html Stephen Morse website ]http://stevemorse.org/census/1940census - Hover your mouse over "US Census" in the top left-hand corner and then click on the page name you are seeking. Return to the [[United States Census 1940|1940 Census wiki page]] for more help in using Stephen Morse.<br> | ||
:*[ | :*[https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch website] [click on landing page button] | ||
:*[[United States Census 1940|FamilySearch Research Wiki - 1940 U.S. Census]] | :*[[United States Census 1940|FamilySearch Research Wiki - 1940 U.S. Census]] | ||
:*Wikipedia - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_census 1940 United States Census] | :*Wikipedia - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_census 1940 United States Census] | ||
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