 The U.S. federal census records are the most coveted documents sought after by genealogy and family history enthusiasts with American ancestry. With the recent addition of the 1930 census, these records have been made available to the public for the years 1790-1930. Over this time period census records have evolved, including more of the population, revealing details about our ancestor's lives and expanding along with the borders and territories of the United States.
At a glance, each Census Facts page shows the pertinent information you should know regarding the census you're searching. Maps are provided to illustrate the change in U.S. borders, specifically those states and territories that were included in the census. For additional information, look to suggested genealogy resources on each page.
Click a census year at right to get the facts.
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