Hi Genealogists and Family Tree Makers,Hard-core genealogists might possibly already know about the the 1940 census being put online on Monday, April 2nd 2012. Click on this link to access the 1940 census right now!
So, just what can you find on the 1940 census? Users can find an individual in the census, locate images (which can be further saved, shared, downloaded, used as a keepsake or for a family tree).
There is a huge, huge amount of information in the data. For example, users will find information that reflects the Great Depression and the New Deal. Internal migration, employment status, occupation, participation in the New Deal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), WPA or NYA is indicated. This is just a super-brief overview of this mass of data. Click here for the Census Archives link that explains the census in a bit more detail.
This link will actually help you get started searching the 1940 census - simple and easy-to-use.
This next link will help you search the 1940 census by location or by enumeration district (ED) to help you find a census schedule (sets of census images).
Finally, users can use this video link to learn how to get started searching the 1940 census! Cool stuff.
Enjoy the new, massive treasure trove of information that is now available!
Stu
