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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 Census will be released 2 April 2012. The sixteenth federal enumeration of the United States was recorded 72 years ago on April 1, 1940. [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ The National Archives] will provide digital images of the census pages at 12:01 a.m. [[ | A: The 1940 Census will be released 2 April 2012. The sixteenth federal enumeration of the United States was recorded 72 years ago on April 1, 1940. [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ The National Archives] will provide digital images of the census pages at 12:01 a.m. [[http://www.familysearch.org%7CFamilySearch]] 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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'''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: | A: The initial release will be images only. FamilySearch volunteers will be working hard to create a complete index of the 1940 census. [[http://www.the1940census.com%7CIndexes for individual states]] will be made available as they are completed.<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> | ||
A: Until the indexes are completed, you will need an address to find your ancestor in the 1940 census. | A: Until the indexes are completed, you will need an address to find your ancestor in the 1940 census. See the wiki page [http://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/1940_Census_United_States_-_Where_to_Find_an_Address 1940 United States Census - Where to Find a 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 Family History Library have copies?'''<br> | '''Q: Are there microfilm copies of the 1940 Census and will the Family History Library have copies?'''<br> | ||
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:*National Archives - 1940 U.S. Federal Census website hosted by the [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/ National Archives] at 1940census.com or http://www.1940census.com; 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 1940census.com or http://www.1940census.com; http://1940census.archives.gov | ||
:*[http://www.the1940census.com Indexing the 1940 Census] and information about indexes as they come online | :*[http://www.the1940census.com Indexing the 1940 Census] and information about indexes as they come online | ||
:*[http://stevemorse.org/index.html Steve 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://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/United_States_Census_1940 1940 Census wiki page] for more help in using Steve Morse.<br> | :*[http://stevemorse.org/index.html Steve 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://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/United_States_Census_1940 1940 Census wiki page] for more help in using Steve Morse.<br> | ||
:*[http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch website] [click on landing page button] | :*[http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch website] [click on landing page button] | ||