What you will find in Census Records

Depending on census year, you can find:
• Age at time of census
• Address of residence
• Relatives
• Birthplace of parents
• Age at first marriage
• Head of household
• Occupation
• Immigration
• Military service

The U.S. Census is among the best available resources for both beginners and seasoned genealogists. You’re more likely to find ancestors in the census than in other historical record collections. View or print actual images of the census from your computer. Enjoy the thrill of finding interesting facts about your grandparents and even great-grandparents. You might learn if your relatives owned their home or if they were born in another country. The best way to grow your family