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United States, Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
United States, Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses - FamilySearch Historical Records (view source)
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts. | The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts. | ||
== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
*The census year | |||
*The census year | |||
*Your ancestor's approximate address or residence | *Your ancestor's approximate address or residence | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search the collection by image <br> | To search the collection by image <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "State" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Township or Other Division" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Year" which takes you to the images. | ||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒Select the appropriate | |||
⇒Select the appropriate | |||
⇒Select the appropriate | |||
⇒Select the appropriate | |||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
Use the maps to determine the appropriate enumeration district for you ancestor's residence for each census year. Then search that enumeration district of the population schedule for your ancestor's family. | Use the maps to determine the appropriate enumeration district for you ancestor's residence for each census year. Then search that enumeration district of the population schedule for your ancestor's family. | ||
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. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[United States Census Maps]] | *[[United States Census Maps]] | ||
*[[United States Census]] | *[[United States Census]] | ||
*[[United States Census 1900]] | *[[United States Census 1900]] | ||
*[[United States Census 1910]] | *[[United States Census 1910]] | ||
*[[United States Census 1920]] | *[[United States Census 1920]] | ||
*[[United States Census 1930]] | *[[United States Census 1930]] | ||
*[[United States Census 1940]] | *[[United States Census 1940]] | ||
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== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||