Category: Census Records

4 Ways US Census Records Can Fool You

Despite its importance, the US census can come riddled with genealogical errors. Here’s how to avoid them.

Free Webinar – Discover Your Family in the 1950 Census

Learn about the release of the 1950 US Census and what to expect after the census is released in this webinar recording.

1950 Census Abbreviations Free Download

Use this download to interpret common abbreviations in the 1950 census and discover important information about your ancestors.

How to Browse US Census Records When Name Searches Don’t Work

Find your missing ancestors by browsing census images with enumeration district numbers. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how.

Preparing for the 1950 Census Release

In this episode we're getting ready for the release of the 1950 census by learning how to research ancestors through the 1940s, as well as how to find your ancestors' Enumeration District with Steve Morse's One-Step Webpages. Plus, unlikely sources for family photos and much more!

1950 Census Research Guide

The 1950 census documented names, ages, occupations and more for over 150 million people. Here's everything you need to know about using the 1950 census for genealogy research.