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- 1940 Census Records | National Archives1940 Census Records. Part 1: General Information. FAQs about the 1940 Census; 1940 Census Forms; Questions Asked on the 1940 Census; Selected List of Codes; Abridged Instructions to the Enumerator; Complete Instructions to the Enumerator (7.87 MB) Occupation and Industry Classifications(12.1 MB) Part 2: How to Start Your 1940 Census Research
- Start Your 1940 Census Research - National ArchivesPopulation Schedules for the 1940 Census have been available for research since the National Archives released the Census on April 2, 2012. 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.
- Search Census Records Online and Other ResourcesSearch the 1940 Census maps in the National Archives Catalog; Search the 1940 Census enumeration district descriptions; Frequently Asked Questions about the 1940 Census
- United States Census 1940 - FamilySearchThe 1940 Census gives the same basic information obtained from previous census years: name, age, place of birth, family relationships, location of residence, education, and citizenship. Learn more about:
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