United States Census Records Index

Census records in the United States are invaluable for genealogy research, providing a snapshot of households every ten years since 1790. The decennial census includes vital information like names, ages, relationships, and birthplaces, allowing researchers to trace family lines and understand demographic shifts. Special censuses, such as those for agriculture and manufacturing, offer additional insights into economic conditions. The 1890 census, mostly lost, remains a significant gap, while the 1940 census, released in 2012, provides rich post-World War II data. These records not only help construct family trees but also illuminate social and historical contexts, making them essential tools for genealogists.

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1950 United States Federal Census 159,401,661 records available 1940 United States Federal Census 134,282,495 records available 1930 United States Federal Census 125,150,767 records available 1920 United States Federal Census 107,445,111 records available 1910 United States Federal Census 92,639,466 records available 1900 United States Federal Census 76,460,854 records available 1880 United States Federal Census 50,473,326 records available 1870 United States Federal Census 40,383,628 records available 1860 United States Federal Census 27,120,054 records available 1850 United States Federal Census 20,571,627 records available 1850 United States Federal Census (Slave Schedule) 3,169,049 records available 1840 United States Federal Census 2,566,557 records available See the entire collection catalog of census records in the United States

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