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http://1940census.archives.gov/index.asp
The National Archives released the 1940 census to the public on April 2,
2012 after a mandatory 72-year waiting period. This website, designed
and hosted by Archives.com, provides access to digital images of the
census – more than 3.8 million pages.
The 1940 census was taken in April 1940 (official date was April 1,
though entries were recorded throughout early April). The Federal
government requires a census to be taken once every ten years for the
apportionment of members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The first
census was taken in 1790. Over the years, the format of census schedules
changed and more questions were asked.
-Angie
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