After the 72 year embargo, the 1950 United States Census will be released by NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) for public access at 12:01 AM, April 1.
For one month beginning on April 1, 1950, 150,000 Census enumerators spread out across the United States and territories to count over 150 million Americans. The Census documented the addresses, household composition, occupations, ages, and other demographic information. It was even the first census to count Americans living abroad.
The release of the data doesn't mean it will be instantly searchable. However, Ancestry.com is planning to use sophisticated artificial intelligence and handwriting recognition technology to create an initial index from digital census images. This change will speed up the availability of the census to researchers.
The April meeting of the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group will review the ways to find yourself, your family, friends, and relatives in the 1950 United States Census before it is fully indexed using enumeration district information and addresses.
To register for this free, virtual Zoom on Saturday, April 2, at 10 AM., go to https://bit.ly/WindhamGenApr
The Windham County (VT.) Genealogy Interest Group is an informal organization whose members are dedicated to genealogy education, research, and best practices. Meetings are held every other month on Zoom.
For more information please contact windhamcountygig@gmail.com.
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