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==Online Federal Censuses==
===Population Schedules===
Starting in 1790, federal population schedules were taken every 10 years in the United States. [[United States Census|'''Click here for more information''']] about federal census records. <br><br>
The United States annexed American Samoa in 1900. Military personnel stationed there were included in the 1900 United States Census. Residents of American Samoa were included in every census starting with 1920.


======United States Federal Censuses with Online Links======
=== U.S. Federal population schedules and indexes  ===
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!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:"25%"|1920
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!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:"25%"|1940
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|{{RecordSearch|1325221|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7602/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1488411|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6061/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1810731|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6224/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|2000219|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2442/ Ancestry.com]
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===Non-Population Schedules for American Samoa===
==== Online American Samoa census indexes and images  ====
Federal non-population schedules included such things mortality schedules, agriculture schedules, slave schedules, and manufacturing schedules.<br><br>
'''There are currently no non-population schedules online for American Samoa.'''


==Online State and Territorial Censuses==
{{Census Online American Samoa}}  
State censuses are census records that were taken at the state-level rather than at the federal. Often, but not always, a state took their census in ten year increments 5 years from when the Federal Census was taken, such as 1885. State censuses can even serve as substitutes for missing federal censuses. For more information on state censuses, visit [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/other_resources/state_censuses.html United States Census Bureau].<br><br>
Territorial censuses were taken by the federal government to count the population in federal territories. The government needed to count the population in the territory to see if it could qualify for statehood. For more information on territorial censuses, visit the [[United States Census Territorial|US Territorial Census page]].<br><br>
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== Other Census Images ==
=== Available on Microfilm  ===


Federal census records on microfilm are available from the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]], and [http://www.archives.gov/locations/ Regional Branches of U.S. National Archives].


==Why Use the Census?==
'''General.''' The Family History Library also has microfilms of censuses taken in American Samoa for the years {{FHL|583600|title-id|disp=1900-1901, 1903, 1908-1909, 1912, 1916, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1926, and 1945}}.
State census records can be one of the easiest ways to locate where an ancestor's family lived and when they lived there. Information varies based on year and location, but information that may be included in a census can include:
 
*Name of each person in the family at the time the census was taken
'''1900.''' For a [[Soundex|Soundex]] index on microfilm for American Samoa, see the U.S. ''{{FHL|655325|title-id|disp=Military and Naval, 1900 Federal Census: Soundex and Population Schedules}}''. For a microfilm of the&nbsp;U.S. military population schedules, see FHL film&nbsp;{{FHL|33540|title-id|disp=1249702}}.
*Street or Avenue, or number Rural Free Delivery
 
*Sex
'''1910.''' For a microfilm of the&nbsp;military population schedules in American Samoa, see the U.S. ''{{FHL|651352|title-id|disp=Military and Naval, 1910 Federal Census: Population Schedules}}.'' (FHL film 1375797).
*Age
 
*Color
'''1920.''' For a [[Soundex|Soundex]] index and civilian populations schedules on microfilm, see ''{{FHL|558363|title-id|disp=American Samoa, 1920 Federal Census: Soundex and Population Schedules}}''.
*Nativity
 
*Place of birth of this person
'''1930.''' For a microfilm of the&nbsp;civilian populations schedules, see ''{{FHL|1037568|title-id|disp=American Samoa and Guam, 1930 Federal Census: Population Schedules; NARA microfilm publications T626}}''. (FHL film 2342363).
*Place of birth of Father of this person
*Place of birth of Mother of this person
*Period of Residence
*How long a resident of this State (years and months)
*How long a resident of this enumeration district (years and months)
*Regular occupation
*Military service


=== Sources and Footnotes  ===
=== Sources and Footnotes  ===
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[[Category:Census records by country|American Samoa]]

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U.S. Federal population schedules and indexes[edit | edit source]

Online American Samoa census indexes and images[edit | edit source]

Online U.S. Federal Population Schedules for American Samoa
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Available on Microfilm[edit | edit source]

Federal census records on microfilm are available from the Family History Library and Family History Centers, and Regional Branches of U.S. National Archives.

General. The Family History Library also has microfilms of censuses taken in American Samoa for the years 1900-1901, 1903, 1908-1909, 1912, 1916, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1926, and 1945.

1900. For a Soundex index on microfilm for American Samoa, see the U.S. Military and Naval, 1900 Federal Census: Soundex and Population Schedules. For a microfilm of the U.S. military population schedules, see FHL film 1249702.

1910. For a microfilm of the military population schedules in American Samoa, see the U.S. Military and Naval, 1910 Federal Census: Population Schedules. (FHL film 1375797).

1920. For a Soundex index and civilian populations schedules on microfilm, see American Samoa, 1920 Federal Census: Soundex and Population Schedules.

1930. For a microfilm of the civilian populations schedules, see American Samoa and Guam, 1930 Federal Census: Population Schedules; NARA microfilm publications T626. (FHL film 2342363).

Sources and Footnotes[edit | edit source]

  1. Record Search, a rapidly expanding set of free online indexes and document images, including many United States federal and state censuses; part of FamilySearch.
  2. HeritageQuest has arranged with many subscribing public libraries in the United States to allow users free access on home computers by means of their personal library card numbers. HeritageQuest provides images of all surviving 1790 to 1930 federal censuses, and indexes to many but not all of them.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ancestry.com, a subscription site that provides online indexes and images to all surviving federal and many state census records, among other sources. They have three online editions: (1) an FS Library edition free only at the FamilySearch Library and a few FamilySearch Centers, (2) a slightly smaller Library edition free only at some public libraries, and (3) a Home edition subscription service for individuals.