How do I find someone in the 1940 census?
It is available for online searching free of charge at http://1940census.archives.gov or Population Schedules for the 1940 Census. In order to locate someone, it may be helpful to know his or her address and the Census enumeration district in which that address was located.
Where can I view the 1940 census for free?
1940census.archives.gov
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.
Can I search the 1940 census by name?
You can also access the 1940 census for free through NARA’s partner at https://www.familysearch.org/1940census. This database is name searchable. You may need to register with the site (free) before searching. The 1940 census images are also available through the National Archives Catalog.
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.
What happened to the 1940 census?
The National Archives released the 1940 census to the public on April 2, 2012 after a mandatory 72-year waiting period. This website, designed and hosted by Archives.com, provides access to digital images of the census – more than 3.8 million pages.
Is the 1950 census available yet?
The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.
Where can I find the 1940 US Census records?
The 1940 census records were released by the US National Archives April 2, 2012, and brought online through a partnership with Archives.com. This website allows you full access to the 1940 census images, in addition to 1940 census maps and descriptions. Please visit Getting Started to determine the best way to begin your search.
What was the population of the United States in 1940?
Index and images of population schedules listing inhabitants of the United States in 1940. This was the sixteenth census conducted since 1790. There were 134 million individuals enumerated this census year. The schedules cover the 48 states as well as Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
How long are census records accessible for research?
Note: Access to Federal census records is restricted for 72 years after the census is taken. For this reason, census population schedules from 1950 to present are inaccessible to public research at this time.
What is the difference between the federal and state/territorial census?
Historically, censuses have been taken both by State/Territorial governments as well as the Federal government. Federal censuses have been taken every 10 years while State or Territorial censuses were generally taken between those year spans. Note: Access to Federal census records is restricted for 72 years after the census is taken.