United States, Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses - FamilySearch Historical Records

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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.

Record Content

The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts.

How to Use the Records

To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:

The census year
Your ancestor's approximate address or residence

Search the Collection

To search the collection by image
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒Select the appropriate "Description" which takes you to the images.

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.

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.

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections

Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: United States Census, 1900

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Citation for This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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