April 2, 2012
According to the “72-Year Rule,” the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.
How do I find someone in the 1940 census?
It is available for online searching free of charge at 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 find a 1940 US Census map?
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.
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…
How do I request a census1940 workshop?
1940 Census Workshops are currently being offered in the New York and New Jersey area. Please visit our programs calendar for upcoming dates. If you are part of an organization, association, etc and would like to request a program, please contact us directly at: 866-840-1752 or e-mail: [email protected] to schedule a workshop.
Where can I find a 1915 New York State Census online?
New York state censuses for 1915 and 1925 are available online for the first time via a link that says “find family history for free” to anyone providing a New York ZIP code and email address.
