Where can I view the 1940 census for free?
Christopher Anderson
Published Feb 21, 2026
Where can I view the 1940 census for free?
Where can I research the 1940 Census? The National Archives and Records Administration provides free online access to the 1940 Census at 1940census.archives.gov and at Population Schedules for the 1940 Census.
Is the 1940 census public?
The National Archives released the 1940 census to the public on April 2, 2012 after a mandatory 72-year waiting period.
How do I access the 1950 census?
Records from the 1950 Census will be released by NARA in April 2022. Visit NARA’s Census Records Web site to learn more about the availability of microfilmed and digital census records for genealogical research. Several online subscription services provide access to digital copies of these publicly available records.
How do I find the 1940 census by name?
It is available for online searching free of charge at or Population Schedules for the 1940 Census. 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.
What is code C on 1940 census?
Column 14 (Highest Grade of School Completed)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | None |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Elementary school, 1st – 8th |
| H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 | High school, 1st – 4th year |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 | College, 1st – 4th year |
How do I find someone in the 1940 Census?
What Year Will 1950 census be released?
2022
According to the “72-Year Rule,” the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.
Where can I find a 1940 US Census map?
Welcome to the 1940 census The 1940 census records were released by the US National Archives April 2, 2012, and brought online through a partnership with Archives.com. This website allows you full access to the 1940 census images, in addition to 1940 census maps and descriptions.
What was the population of 1960 in the United States?
1960 Census TOTAL POPULATION 775,357 100.0% TOTAL POPULATION 740,316 100.0% In households 698,176 90.0% In households 713,321 96.4% In group quarters 26,995 3.6% RACE RACE
What was the population of the United States in 1950?
1950 Census 1960 Census TOTAL POPULATION 775,357 100.0% TOTAL POPULATION 740,316 100.0% In households 698,176 90.0% In households 713,321 96.4%
What was the population of the United States in 1900?
1910 Total population 416,912 1900 Total population 342,782 RACE 1890 Total population 298,997 White 602,701 95.0% 1880 Total population 233,959 Non white
