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

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Record Description[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.

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.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

The maps highlight the boundaries of individual enumeration districts.

How to Use the Records[edit | edit source]

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

The census year
Your ancestor's approximate address or residence

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To browse by image:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒Select the “NARA Roll Number - Contents" category which takes you to the images

Using the Information[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.

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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Citations for This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:

Collection Citation:
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Image citation:
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When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Enumeration District Maps for the Twelfth through the Sixteenth Censuses of the United States, 1900-1940.