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1940 Census Frequently Asked Questions (view source)
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'''Q: When will the 1940 Census by released?'''<br> | '''Q: When will the 1940 Census by released?'''<br> | ||
A: The 1940 United States Federal Census will be released 2 April 2012. | A: The 1940 United States Federal Census will be released 2 April 2012. The enumeration was recorded 72 years ago on April 1, 1940. The National Archives will provide digital images of the census pages at 12:01 a.m. FamilySearch will load and display those images as soon as possible once they are 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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:*Highest level of education | :*Highest level of education | ||
:*Wages and income previous year | :*Wages and income previous year | ||
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'''Q: Were U.S. territories and possessions included in the 1940 census?'''<br> | '''Q: Were U.S. territories and possessions included in the 1940 census?'''<br> | ||
A: The 1940 census included 48 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories of Alaska, American Samoa, the American Consulates, Guam, Hawaii, the Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.<br><br> | A: The 1940 census included 48 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories of Alaska, American Samoa, the American Consulates, Guam, Hawaii, the Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.<br><br> | ||
Q: Where can I learn more about the 1940 census?<br> | '''Q: Where can I learn more about the 1940 census?'''<br> | ||
A: Good information is available from the following resources: | A: Good information is available from the following resources: | ||