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.
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 find 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.
What happened to the 1940 census?
Welcome to the 1940 census 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.
Has the 1921 Census been published?
We hold all of the census records from 1921 onwards, and they’re closed for 100 years. Nobody can see any information about people for 100 years.
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.
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.
Who are some famous people from the 1940 census?
The New York world of the 1940 census includes names that later became famous, including Katharine Hepburn, John D. Rockefeller Jr., J.D. Salinger, Kennedy and Ella Fitzgerald. The 1940 census by name index will be available for all states possibly as early as this fall.
Can you plug your family name into a 1940 census?
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are in for a cyber-surprise on Wednesday: They’ll be able to plug family names into an online 1940 U.S. census and come up with details about the lives of New Yorkers — from Joe DiMaggio and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy to their own relatives.
What do the state censuses tell us about New Yorkers?
The state censuses show “every New Yorker from the famous to the infamous to everybody in between,” said Kathleen Roe, director of archives and records management at the New York State Archives. A perfect example of this melting pot is Babe Ruth, who appeared in the 1925 census as “George H. Ruth” and listed his occupation as “Base Ballplayer.”