US Census Tips & Tutorials
Learn how to use the US Census to find the ancestors in your family tree with these census research tips, tutorials and tools.
Soundex Explained
Learn how to use the Soundex coding system to find your ancestors in census records.
Learn how to use the Soundex coding system to find your ancestors in census records.
Calculating Birth Year Based on Census Information
As is qualified on the page, the birth year will vary based on the enumeration date of the census. This information on enumeration dates for each census is not included here.
As is qualified on the page, the birth year will vary based on the enumeration date of the census. This information on enumeration dates for each census is not included here.
Clues in Census Records, 1790-1840
Although the first six federal decennial censuses (1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830 and 1840) contain less data than those taken later, they still contain useful clues that should not be overlooked.
Although the first six federal decennial censuses (1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830 and 1840) contain less data than those taken later, they still contain useful clues that should not be overlooked.
Clues in Census Records, 1850-1930
This NARA census guide describes some of the clues found in census records for the census years 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930, including using the census to find evidence of military service, immigration and naturalization.
This NARA census guide describes some of the clues found in census records for the census years 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930, including using the census to find evidence of military service, immigration and naturalization.
Using NARA's Census Microfilm Catalogs
Census microfilm is widely available at public libraries, state archives, and other institutions with large genealogical collections. This outline explains how to use them.
Census microfilm is widely available at public libraries, state archives, and other institutions with large genealogical collections. This outline explains how to use them.
"Secrets of the Census"
This article by Donna Przecha from Family Tree Maker provides an in-depth look at what data is contained in the census and how to use it effectively.
This article by Donna Przecha from Family Tree Maker provides an in-depth look at what data is contained in the census and how to use it effectively.