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The 1940 U.S. Federal Census was made available digitally on the Internet beginning April 2, 2012. A full index is not yet available, but state indexes are being created by volunteers and will go online as they are ready. Here are some resources to help you learn more about the 1940 Census...
Where to Find the 1940 Census Online
Images of the 1940 Census are available for free online at:
1940 Census Images at Ancestry.com (images available for all states; name indexes are being added)
1940 Census Images from the National Archives (not yet indexed)
Information Given in the 1940 Census
For a summary of the information given in the 1940 Census see:
Compact Guide to the 1940 Census
You can read the detailed instructions given to the census enumerators here:
1940 Census: Instructions to Enumerators
What Can I Do to Get Ready?
Can't wait for the index? Here you can find some tips on how you might be able to find people based on their address...
How to Start Your 1940 Census Research - Article from the National Archives
Help Create an Index for the 1940 Census
If you want to volunteer to make an index for the 1940 Census, see:
Help Create a 1940 Census Index
Blank 1940 Census Form
The U.S. Census Bureau has a high resolution PDF of a blank 1940 census form. You can download it from:
Blank 1940 Census Form
Happy searching. Happy indexing.
This post was updated on 15 April, 2012.
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