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The release of the U.S. Census this April is a momentous occasion
for family history fans. Sara Gredler from AncestryProGenealogists® has a few tips
to prepare you for these never‑before‑available records.
Note which family members will be in the census.
Any U.S. resident living in 1950 should be in the census. Make sure your
family tree is up to date!
Find out where they lived in the ’50s.
Birth, Marriage, and Death records are a great place to find addresses for
ancestors and family. But also check city directories, phone books, and
local newspapers.
Flag anyone who lived abroad during the census.
Though this census recorded Americans abroad, correctly capturing this data
was hit or miss, since it relied on family members still living in the U.S.
Records for military families and U.S. government employees will be
reliably accurate.
Browse the 1940 U.S. Census first.
Explore records from the last census release to get familiar with the
information they contain. Exploring them also presents a great opportunity to
add new details to your tree.
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