Census Records
Census Records
1930 Census Soundex Premium
The 1900 and 1920 censuses have a Soundex (index by sound of surname) for all states. The 1930 census, however, is only soundexed for 10 states and portions of two others: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky (Bell, Floyd, Harlan, Kenton, Muhlenberg, Perry and Pike counties only) Louisiana Mississippi North...
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Indexing the 1910 Census Premium
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
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All About Census Enumeration Districts
Q. What’s an enumeration district? A. An enumeration district (ED) is an administrative division of a particular county or township for the purposes of census-taking. Each census taker would be assigned one or more EDs, each of which was designated with a number. At one time, to find your ancestor’s census return, you’d have to […]
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Now What: 1910 US Census Abbreviations Premium
What do census marital status abbreviations mean?
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A Timeline of Official US Census Dates
Refer to this handy timeline sort out ancestors ages as reported on the US censuses.
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Now What? Counting the Rank and File Premium
My relative was in foreign countries with the Armed Forces during the censuses of 1950, 1960 and 1970. Where are these records kept?
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Now What: Returns From the Ashes Premium
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
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Census Records Websites Premium
What do you get when you add this collection of census tools to your family tree search? You multiply the generations on your pedigree chart.
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Surfing the Census Premium
Don't bother with balky microfilm readers—you can search census records right from your home computer. We'll show you where on the Web to find your ancestors' enumerations.
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Using the Soundex System for Census Record Research Premium
What's the Soundex? The 1880, 1900 and 1920 US censuses—plus parts of the 1910 and 1930 censuses—all use this system based on sounds in surnames.
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