Why are there no census records after 1940?

Why are there no census records after 1940?

The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and a census has been taken every ten years since. However, data from recent censuses are not available after 1940 because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census.

Is 1940 Census available online?

The National Archives released the 1940 Census on April 2, 2012. It is available for online searching free of charge at http://1940census.archives.gov or Population Schedules for the 1940 Census.

What month was the 1940 Census taken?

April 1, 1940
Census Day was April 1, 1940. on Census Day, April 1, 1940.

What was the population of Missouri in 1940?

The 1940 U.S. Census is the largest, most comprehensive and most recent record set available that recorded the names of the 132 million people living in the United States and the 3,784,664 people living in Missouri.

When did the state of Missouri start taking census?

Missouri began taking state censuses in 1824. The first surviving record – a partial record only – is from 1840. One year later (1841), set the frequency of the state census at every four years beginning in 1844 (it had previously been every two years).

Where can I find census records in Missouri?

The Missouri State Archives has territorial, state, federal and special census records from 1752 to 2004, which can be used to locate an ancestor’s specific location. In addition, tax lists are good substitutes when census records are not available.

Where can I find the 1940 US Census?

The digital images, without indexes, will be accessible free of charge through 1940census.archives.gov. The 1940 U.S. Census is the largest, most comprehensive and most recent record set available that recorded the names of the 132 million people living in the United States and the 3,784,664 people living in Missouri.