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33,409 links to free census records online and growing. 

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Finding Ancestors In The Census

Census records are among one of the best and most often utilized tools for genealogy research.  Many censuses are recorded or transcribed online.  Locating free census records online can present a challenge.  With a bit of patience, you will find thousands of census links to free census transcriptions, census indexes and census images in our categorized directory.  

Just start with the drop down census menus below.  They will take you to census records for the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada which have been categorized all the way down to the county level, enabling you to search for census data online quickly and easily.  If you want more in-depth coverage of census records, see the news flash to the right for details about the completion of the ENTIRE U.S. CENSUS.  BookMark

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Search 1790-1930 US Federal Census Records

Ancestry.com has completed the census records for the entire United States.  This is a milestone in genealogy research.  Containing over 540 million names, this is the most phenomenal genealogy database to be found online.  Now you can search ALL CENSUS YEARS at the same time in one central place.

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 U.S. Census Records    (Text Links)

 

 United Kingdom Census Records    (Text Links)

 

 Canada Census Records    (Text Links)

 

 Native American Census Records

More Native American Genealogy Resources

Native American Message Boards 

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Norway Census Records

1865, 1875 & 1900 Norwegian Census Search Engine

1801 Norwegian Census

Norwegians in the United States Census Databases

 

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Swedish Census Records

1890 Swedish Census  Also see: National Archives of Sweden

 

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What's NEW at Census Finder?

Census Updates

August 4, 2008: WHY ARE THERE SO MANY DEAD LINKS?

This is a serious problem at this time.  As some of you may be aware, many of the genealogy sites are moving off of RootsWeb and acquiring their own web space.  This is creating an enormous amount of dead links in our census directory.  We are working hard to keep up with them but until the migration to new sites is complete, our directory will be in constant transition.  We are continuously striving to bring you the best directory for census records available online.

I appreciate your patience.....

Brenda Hay... Webmaster

 

US Census Records

Illinois Census - Updated 5-1-08.

Nebraska Census - Updated 4-22-08.

Nevada Census - Updated 7-1-08.

Texas Census - Updated 4-26-08.

Wisconsin Census - Updated 5-3-08-08.

 

US Census Findings - Questions asked in each census

This new section of Census Finder details all questions asked on each United States Census 1790-1930, and provides essential census information, tips, and clues for census research.

 

FREE NEWSLETTER - Keeps you informed of census updates!

 

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US County Maps

US County maps to help you locate counties and boundaries.  This is all important.  When you locate your ancestors in a county, you should search all surrounding counties for census and genealogy records.  Many times people did business in surrounding counties especially if they were closer to a court house in an adjoining county.

Also see: US Federal Census Maps

 

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Historical Museum Guide

A comprehensive guide to help you locate historical houses, history museums, parks, history timelines, state symbols, local history and historic photos online.

 

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Sites in the Spotlight

Past Spotlight Sites

 

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AcadianRoots.com

This site is devoted strictly to genealogical and census records of Acadian people.  Currently, the site has extracted census records of Acadian family names found in the following census records:

1861 Bathurst, New Brunswick

1871 Bathurst, New Brunswick

1871 Beresford, New Brunswick

1881 Beresford, New Brunswick

1878 Palmer Road, Prince Edward Island

1861 Saint Basile, New Brunswick

1861 Shediac Parish, New Brunswick

1861 Shippagan, New Brunswick

1891 Cocagne, Notre Dame, Grand Digue, Kent County, NB

1851 Northumberland, New Brunswick

If you are searching for Acadian, French Canadian roots, this site seems to hold many genealogy records and resources of interest.

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Historical Census Browser

Located at the University of Virginia Library, this is a great census reference tool for US census records.  It gives information on what questions were asked in each Federal census year 1790-1960.

 

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Whatzit???

Need help reading the old handwriting the census takers left behind?

This page at Treasure Maps is a big help in uncovering the mysteries of that old style handwriting used by our forefathers.

See: Deciphering Old Handwriting

 

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Help us help you....  If you have census records online or know of some that aren't listed in these pages, please Submit Links for listing.  This project is ongoing.  I am finding it takes much time to locate all of the available census transcriptions, images and indexes which are available online.  Perhaps this will help you cut through the hunt and chase.  I have added additional various resources when census records are not available for a particular area or when I felt they were good census substitutes for a given place and time period.

 

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Attention!  Transcribing old census records is extremely difficult, tedious, pain staking work.  Please remember to thank the volunteers at each site when you locate genealogy information and census records which are helpful to you in your research.

 

Census Finder extends a great big THANK YOU to all of you who spend your time and efforts transcribing the countless genealogy records to put online for genealogists.  You are very much appreciated!  This site reflects all of your hard work and makes the records easily accessible to genealogists around the world!

 

And for those of you with some spare time on your hands, why not offer to transcribe a census for the USGenWeb Census Project.  It can be a very rewarding experience.

 

Census News Flash!

The Generations Network has completed placing the entire U.S. Census online at Ancestry.com.

TRY A FREE SEARCH HERE.

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U. S. Census Searches

 1850 Census Search Engine - Ancestry

 1880 Federal Census Search - LDS

 1900 Census is Online - Genealogy.com

 1920 Census Search Engine - Ancestry

 1930 Census Search Engine - Ancestry

 RootsWeb Search Engine - RootsWeb

 

UK Census Records Searches

 UK Genealogy Data at Ancestry.co.uk

 Search Civil Registration Index

 Search Parish & Probate Records

 UK Genealogy Data at Origins

 FreeCen - UK Census Online

 

UK Census Help & Facts

 

New UK Census Records Online

1901 Census News Flash!

Ancestry.co.uk has opened the 1901 UK Census Index free to all users for a limited time period.  Please note, you may search the index freely but in order to view the images, you must be a member or sign up for the FREE TRIAL.

1841 Census of England and Wales

Now online at Ancestry.co.uk, you will find the complete England 1841 census AND Wales 1841 census.

The 1841 England and Wales Census index and images are being placed online at The Origins British Network

The complete 1861 Census for England & Wales is now online!

The 1871 England and Wales Census index and images are being placed online at The Origins British Network

 

Surname Searches

 Surname Search at GenForum

 Search The RootsWeb Search Engine

 World Vital Records

 Family Finder Search Page

 Surname Search Portal

 209 Million Names at WorldConnect

 Family Tree Maker Sites Search Engine

 Ancestry World Tree

 Surname Community Search

 Find New Ancestors on OneGreatFamily

 Instant People Search

 Search National Phone Directories

 

About U.S. Federal Census Records

Handy US census data from NARA.

 The Soundex Indexing System

 NARA Census Microfilm Rental Program

 1890 US Federal Census

 1890 US Census Substitute

 Clues in 1790-1840 US Census Records

 Clues in 1850-1930 US Census Records

 1930 US Federal Census Schedules

 1930 Census Help Page HELP!

 Census Instructions to Enumerators

 Progressive US Map 1650-1983

 2000 Census Data and Information

 

Death & Vital Record Searches

 Instant Death Record Information

 Instant Marriage Record Information

 Instant Divorce Record Information

 Marriage Records at GenWed.com

 Obituary Search Portal

 Social Security Death Index

 US Vital Records Search

 

Vast Genealogy Search Portals

 Ancestry.com

 World Vital Records

 Genealogy.com  

 USGenWeb Archives

 RootsWeb - The Most Free Data Online

 OneGreatFamily

 Genealogy Search Engines Page

 

UK Genealogy Data

 Search UK Databases at Ancestry.co.uk

 Irish & English Unique Databases at Origins

 

Message Boards & Mailing Lists

 GenForum

 Surname Community Search

 Family History Query Boards

 RootsWeb Mailing Lists Complete Index

 

Genealogy Tips, Help and Extras

 GenTips at CensusDiggins.com

 Historical World Maps

 

 Soundex Code Converter

 Find the soundex code for surnames

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Census Finder is a tool designed to help you find sites which offer free census records online. We cannot be held responsible for the content of those sites. There is no charge to use Census Finder, nor do we claim any rights or ownership of the genealogy and census records linked to on these pages.  We are not responsible for errors in census records & genealogy data found on sites outside of Census Finder. Genealogy data and information found online, should always be documented.

CensusFinder.com wishes you the greatest success in discovering your ancestry and climbing your family tree.

 

States included in US Census Finder thus far: 

Alabama Census, Alaska Census, Arizona Census, Arkansas Census, California Census, Colorado Census, Connecticut Census, Delaware Census, District of Columbia Census, Florida Census, Georgia Census, Hawaii Census, Idaho Census, Illinois Census, Indiana Census, Iowa Census, Kansas Census, Kentucky Census, Louisiana Census, Maine Census, Maryland CensusMassachusetts Census, Michigan Census, Minnesota Census, Mississippi Census, Missouri Census, Montana Census, Nebraska Census, Nevada Census, New Hampshire Census, New Jersey Census, New Mexico Census, New York Census, North Carolina Census, North Dakota Census, Ohio Census, Oklahoma Census, Oregon Census, Pennsylvania Census, Rhode Island Census, South Carolina Census, South Dakota Census, Tennessee Census, Texas Census, Utah Census, Vermont Census, Virginia Census, Washington Census, West Virginia Census, Wisconsin Census, & Wyoming Census.

Recommended Resource: Search US Census at the Ancestry Census Center

 

United Kingdom Census Pages included thus far: 

England Census, Ireland Census, Scottish Census & Wales Census.

Recommended Resource:  UK Genealogy Records at Ancestry.co.uk

 

Canadian Census Pages included thus far:

Alberta Census, British Columbia Census, Manitoba Census, New Brunswick CensusNewfoundland Census, Ontario Census, Prince Edward Island Census, & Quebec Census

 

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