Is 1940 census available online?
The National Archives released the 1940 Census on April 2, 2012. It is available for online searching free of charge at http://1940census.archives.gov or Population Schedules for the 1940 Census.
Where can I view the 1940 Census for free?
The National Archives and Records Administration provides free online access to the 1940 Census at 1940census.archives.gov and at Population Schedules for the 1940 Census.
What is a census extract?
Census extraction forms are doubly valuable: not only do they allow researchers to see the format and column headings for various census years (especially if the schedules themselves are hard to read), they also provide a clean and convenient method for extracting and filing important information you find.
Is the 1940 Census public?
The National Archives released the 1940 census to the public on April 2, 2012 after a mandatory 72-year waiting period.
Can I see census records for free?
Introduction to Census Records The National Archives has the census schedules on microfilm available from 1790 to 1940, and free online access is available through our digitization partners at any National Archives facility.
Can you search census records for free?
The National Archives has the census schedules on microfilm available from 1790 to 1940, and online access is available through our digitization partners (free at any National Archives facility). See our Census Resources page to search the digitized records on our partners’ websites.
How do I look up old census records?
Individual census records from 1790 to 1950 are maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration, not the U.S. Census Bureau. Publications related to the census data collected from 1790 to 2010 are available at https://www.census.gov/library/publications.html.
Can I print out the census form?
People may request a Braille or large print form online, or by calling a 24-hour automated paper form request service or our Census Contact Centre.
How do I get my personal census records?
Individuals may request their own records (before they are publicly available) via the U.S. Census Bureau’s Age Search service. This service provides individual information from censuses that are still protected by the 72-year rule, but only to the named person, his or her heirs, or legal representatives.
What is code C on 1940 census?
Column 14 (Highest Grade of School Completed)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | None |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Elementary school, 1st – 8th |
| H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 | High school, 1st – 4th year |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 | College, 1st – 4th year |
Was there a 1941 census?
No national census was taken in 1941 due to the Second World War. However the 1939 Register which was taken at the start of the Second World War for Identity Cards and rationing has filled the gap.
What was the date of the 1940 census?
The census day was April 1, 1940. The 1940 census questionnaire was printed on 23 3/4″ x 12 1/2″ paper. These double sided forms provided space for 40 entries on each side plus two additional lines for the 5% sample questions. The reverse side was identical except that lines were numbered 41 to 80, and the sample-line numbers were different.
What kind of paper was used in the 1940 census?
An original blank 1940 Federal Decennial Census Population Schedule. The census day was April 1, 1940. The 1940 census questionnaire was printed on 23 3/4″ x 12 1/2″ paper. These double sided forms provided space for 40 entries on each side plus two additional lines for the 5% sample questions.
What is a blank census form?
This blank census form has space for all your ancestor’s census information that would have been recorded on the 1930 United States Census. Census questions included more questions about occupations and Indian status. This 1940 US blank census form contains all the fields that census takers would have filled for each person on April 1, 1940.
What was the US Census form in 1930?
1930 United States Census Form This blank census form has space for all your ancestor’s census information that would have been recorded on the 1930 United States Census. Census questions included more questions about occupations and Indian status.