1940 Census Records
How to Order
Use Form Number NATF 82 to order individual pages of Federal population census schedules, 1790-1930, used for genealogical research or as evidence of age and place of birth for employment, social security benefits, insurance, passports and other reasons.
- FAQs about the 1940 Census
- 1940 Census Forms
- Questions Asked on the 1940 Census
- Selected List of Codes
- 1940 Census Lectures by NARA staff nationwide
Part 2: How to Start Your 1940 Census Research
- Geographic Descriptions of Census Enumeration Districts
- Enumeration District Maps
- Abridged Instructions to the Enumerator
- Complete Instructions to the Enumerator (7.87 MB)
- Occupation and Industry Classifications(12.1 MB)
- 1940 City Directories at NARA
- Find Census Enumeration District Numbers using Stephen P. Morse's Search Engines
Part 5: Articles and Online Data
Part 6: Information for Libraries, Genealogical Organizations, and other Organizations
For more information, contact us at 1940Census@nara.gov
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