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{{US NARA HR Infobox
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| title= United States, Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth US Censuses, 1900-1940
| title=United States Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940
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| micro_pub_title =[https://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/a3378.pdf Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940]  
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| FS_URL_02 =[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1727033?collectionNameFilter=false 1910 Census]  
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| FS_URL_09 = [[United States Census Maps]]  
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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
The collection consists of digital images of National Archives microfilm publication A3378, reproductions of enumeration district maps for the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 censuses. Each census year, the nation was divided into enumeration districts. An enumeration district was an area that could be covered by a single census taker in one census period. Enumeration districts varied in size from one city block in urban areas to an entire county in rural areas.
'''Related National Archives Collections'''
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/721175 See also Enumerations District Descriptions, 1850-1950, National Archive publication T1210 NAID 721175 with searchable content]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/821491 Enumeration District and Related Maps, 1880 - 1990.]


{{HR Add}}
The collection consists of digital images of National Archives microfilm publication A3378, reproductions of enumeration district maps for the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 censuses. Each census year, the nation was divided into enumeration districts. An enumeration district was an area that could be covered by a single census taker in one census period. Enumeration districts varied in size from one city block in urban areas to an entire county in rural areas.[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/721175 See also Enumerations District Descriptions, 1850-1950, National Archive publication T1210 NAID 721175 with searchable content]
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}


=== To Browse This Collection ===
===To Browse This Collection===
{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID2329948 |title=United States Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth US Censuses, 1900-1940 }}
 
{{Collection_Browse_Link
|CID=CID2329948
|title=Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts.
The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts.
== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Image ===
=== Sample Image ===
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Image:United States, Enumeration District Maps (13-1142) Enumeration District Map DGS 7325772_541.jpg|
Image:United States, Enumeration District Maps (13-1142) Enumeration District Map DGS 7325772_541.jpg|
</gallery>  
</gallery>  
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:  
To begin your search it is helpful to know:  
*The census year
*The census year
*The approximate address or residence of your ancestor
*The approximate address or residence of your ancestor
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{HR No IDX}}
=== View the Images ===  
=== View the Images ===
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2329948|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 2329948 | browse_1 = NARA Roll Number - Contents | browse_2 =  | browse_3 =  | browse_4 =  | browse_5 =  | browse_6 =  }}
# Select '''NARA Roll Number - Contents''' to view the images.<br><br>
 
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2329948 United States Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth US Censuses, 1900-1940]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].


== What Do I Do Next?  ==
== What Do I Do Next?  ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use the maps to determine the appropriate enumeration district for your ancestor's residence for each census year  
*Use the maps to determine the appropriate enumeration district for you ancestor's residence for each census year  
*Look at each image comparing the information with the address for your ancestor until you find the map which is appropriate. Then search that enumeration district in census records
*Look at each image comparing the information with the address for your ancestor until you find the map which is appropriate. Then search that enumeration district of the population schedule for your ancestor's family
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*The maps are especially helpful if you cannot locate your ancestor in the census index by enabling you to search a specific street or neighborhood
*The maps are especially helpful if you cannot locate your ancestor in the census index by enabling you to search a specific street or neighborhood
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*{{FSC|545087|item|disp=William Thorndale and William Dollarhide. ''Map guide to the U.S. Federal censuses, 1790-1920.'' Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1987. FS Library 973 X2th}}
*{{FSC|4092225|item|disp=United States enumeration district maps for the twelfth through the sixteenth US censuses, 1900-1940}}
*{{FSC|59389|item|disp=Census enumeration district descriptions, 1900 : NA T1210}}
*{{FSC|297379|item|disp=Census descriptions of geographic subdivisions and enumeration districts, 1910 : NA T1224}}
*{{FSC|622083|item|disp=Census descriptions of geographic subdivisions and enumeration districts, 1920 : NA T1224}}
*{{FSC|1037259|item|disp=Census descriptions of geographic subdivisions and enumeration districts ... 1930 : NA, T1224 rolls 61-90, Record Group 29}}
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1325221|United States Census, 1900}}
*{{RecordSearch|1727033|United States Census, 1910}}
*{{RecordSearch|1488411|United States Census, 1920}}
*{{RecordSearch|1810731|United States Census, 1930}}
*{{RecordSearch|2000219|United States Census, 1940}}


=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
==Citing This Collection==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 
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"Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA microfilm publication A3378. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.


== Citing This Collection ==
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Record Description
Record Type Enumeration District Maps
Record Group RG 29: Records of the Bureau of the Census
Collection years 1900-1940
Microfilm Publication A3378. Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940. 73 rolls
Arrangement Alphabetically by state, then by county, parish or city.
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection consists of digital images of National Archives microfilm publication A3378, reproductions of enumeration district maps for the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 censuses. Each census year, the nation was divided into enumeration districts. An enumeration district was an area that could be covered by a single census taker in one census period. Enumeration districts varied in size from one city block in urban areas to an entire county in rural areas.See also Enumerations District Descriptions, 1850-1950, National Archive publication T1210 NAID 721175 with searchable content

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts.

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • United States, Enumeration District Maps (13-1142) Enumeration District Map DGS 7325772 541.jpg

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • The census year
  • The approximate address or residence of your ancestor

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select NARA Roll Number - Contents to view the images.

Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at United States Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth US Censuses, 1900-1940. Click on camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the maps to determine the appropriate enumeration district for you ancestor's residence for each census year
  • Look at each image comparing the information with the address for your ancestor until you find the map which is appropriate. Then search that enumeration district of the population schedule for your ancestor's family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • The maps are especially helpful if you cannot locate your ancestor in the census index by enabling you to search a specific street or neighborhood

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation

"Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA microfilm publication A3378. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.

Image Citation:
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