subject: Resources To Help You Research Your Family Tree Using The 1940 Census [print this page] In April 2012, the 1940 census was released for viewing by the public. A website was set up where individuals can search for their ancestors and genealogists across both the United States and indeed the world have been waiting in anticipation of its release. Subsequently there are many tools and resources both online and offline which can help you make the most out of the 1940 census. Information can be found on how to get ready for the 1940 census release, teach yourself about the Enumeration Districts, learn when the official census dates were and the resources will provide valuable information on what type of notes to take once you have located the correct census entry.
There is a wealth of resources available on the internet to help you research your family tree. As the number of websites dedicated to the 1940 census increase, you will be able to comment on blogs, participate in family history forums and share stories of your search for your ancestors. Whilst reading through blog entries or forums you may also learn some additional hints and tips on successful searching, how to overcome common problems and make sense of census records which may be incorrect or contain incomplete data. There are lots of books available on the census and these can be used to find out about:
- Websites where you can browse through digitised images of the census records
- Information on where to find Enumeration Districts
- Training on what Enumeration Districts were and how to find them
- Maps which showed areas which were covered by the 1940 census
- Keys to common abbreviations
- Documents which list the instructions provided to Enumerators are valuable tools that can help explain the answers that your ancestors provided on their census forms.
- Information about the population of a specific area and any trends in immigration and emigration
- Full explanations of any special information contained in the census
Census records are the most sought after record for individuals living in the United States who are tracing their family history. The documents can be used to trace the ancestry of your family back many generations, building up a picture of your family in years gone by and may even lead to new discoveries and long lost ancestors you didnt even know you had.
Many people however think that searching for genealogical information is easy, but without specialist knowledge and expertise you can soon run into difficulty, so you need to know how to look where to look and the type of information you are looking for. Thats where the internet is a valuable resource for teaching you how to trace your family tree and there will be many comprehensive websites and articles to help you find and use census records to find out about your ancestors.
The many resources available on the internet will teach you:
- What you will find when using the 1940 census
- Information about the US census and the corresponding websites
- How to access census records for little or no cost.
- Using online collections to find who you are looking for
- How the search facilities on different websites vary and detailed instructions and an explanation of how to use each website
- Strategies to ensure that your research is a success
Some websites will provide you with downloadable factsheets which can be saved on your own computer for future reference, or blank record sheets and family tree record sheets to help you make notes and keep all of your information in one place for easy reference. There may also be online and offline courses which will help you learn about the census and in particular how to use the 1940 census to build your family tree.
by: Sage Smith
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