Sunday, April 11, 2021

The 1950 Census - Everything You Need To Know


President Truman & wife taking the 1950 census
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

      The time has come for the 1950 census to be released to the public from the US Census Bureau. Genealogists and Historians have been waiting for this release, well, since the last census (1940) was released in April 2012. This census will have many people on it including our parents and grandparents, and you may even find yourself on it! Now you may have some questions: 

  • When will it be available?
  • What questions were asked?
  • How do I find my ancestors if they are not indexed?
  • How do I access the ED maps associated with the census?
  • What can I do to prepare for the release?
  • and many more!
     To help answer these questions, I have put together a list of links all about the 1950 census. I am by far not an expert but have compiled a list of those who ARE experts. This will be an ever-growing list of links as more information becomes available. If you have any helpful links you would like to share, please leave them in the comments. I hope these help you in your research! And thank you to all the YouTubers, bloggers, and researchers who have taken the time to share their knowledge and the information they have acquired with us.  

History and Helpful information 




Family Search Blog - 1950 Census Main Hub:

Volunteer to Index the 1950 Census:
 
Climbing Your Family Tree - Are You Ready for the 1950 Census?:

History Hub - Countdown to the 1950 Census:

History Hub - 1950 Blog Series

NARA Blog - Preparing for the 1950 Census:

NARA - Information about the 1950 Census

Ancestry.com - 1950 Census Main Hub

Ancestry.com - Information about the 1950 Census

Lisa Lisson - What To Know Before The Release

MyHeritage - 1950 census page: 
https://myheritage.com/census/us/

MyHeritage - Blog post sharing more details about the release of the 1950 census: 

Family History Fanatics - Prepare for the April 2022 Release of the 1950 Census


The 1950 Census




Blank (fillable) 1950 Census Form - Population (Scroll to the bottom)


Instructions transcribed:

Enumerator's Manual for the 1950 Census (Original):

Supplement to the Enumerator's Manual for the 1950 Census (Original):

Urban & Rural Enumerator's Workbook Population Housing & Agriculture:

Infant Cards:



Enumerator talking with family
Photo courtesy of Census.gov


Research 

Helpful tools through SteveMorse.org – Maps, Enumeration District info, In-depth Census info, etc.: 

Enumeration District Maps: 

Wards, Tracts, and Block Maps:

Enumeration District Locator: 

Deciphering Occupation Codes: 

Finding Ancestors Addresses Beforehand

Enumerator at mobile home park
Photo courtesy of Census.gov


Instructional & Helpful YouTube Videos

Lisa Louise Cook: 
The 1950 Census for Genealogy
Show Notes: 

Questions asked in the 1950 Census
Show Notes:

JDW Talks: 

Genealogy TV with Thomas McEntee: https://youtu.be/LaeK3GLbCsM

Family Search

I've created a playlist on YouTube of videos that have to do with the 1950 Census. The videos above are on the playlist along with some other special goodies. Check it out!


Images & Other Documents

Official Census Bureau Operations & Activity Photos
1950 Census Photos start on Page 9

Flow Charts from the National Archives

Advertising Campaign for the 1950 Census

Portfolio Control Label

Population Cards per State


There is so much you can do to prepare for the coming release of the 1950 census.
You better get on it now!


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