Where can I view the 1940 census for free?
Where can I research the 1940 Census? 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.
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.
How do I get a certified copy of my 1940 census?
The National Archives will certify copies of pages in the 1940 census. Please visit the National Archives or send your request to [email protected].
Why can’t I find someone in the 1940 census?
You must have a location or enumeration district number to begin a 1940 census search since there is no name index available. If you don’t have either of these we recommend searching for the person in the 1930 census first.
How do I look up old census records?
(Family History Library Call No. 994 X22c 1991.) 1891 Australia, New South Wales, Census, 1891 at FamilySearch — index and images….Online Records.
| State | earliest census |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 1861 |
| South Australia | 1841 |
| Tasmania | 1803 |
| Victoria | 1836 |
Can I search census records for free?
How can I search the Census Records? View digitized Census Records online through one of our partners, ancestry.com or familysearch.org. (Familysearch.org is free-of-charge. Ancestry.com is available free-of-charge at the National Archives facilities nationwide and through many libraries, otherwise by subscription.)
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 |
Can I search the 1940 census by address?
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.
What years are the census taken?
Census records can provide the building blocks of your research. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and has been taken every ten years since. Because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census, the most recent year available is 1940. The 1950 Census will be released in 2022.
Is there an 1840 census?
The 1840 population census was the Sixth Decennial Census of the United States. Taken every 10 years since 1790, census records provide a snapshot of the nation’s population.
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.