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Genealogy Data: Historical Data

In keeping with the Census Bureau's commitment to confidentiality, the Census Bureau information collected in the Decennial Census of Population and Housing on individuals does not become available to the public until after 72 years.

The 1930 Census

Information about the 1930 Census records.

Census Then and Now

This page contains a few tips to help amateur genealogists use census records to fill out their family tree.


Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Genealogy |  Last Revised: June 25, 2012