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Did you know October is Family History Month? Several cities and states have designated this month as Family History Month, and the U.S. Senate has adopted similar resolutions in the past. It is estimated that there are over 80 million people researching their family histories.
Census records are an invaluable resource for genealogists and family historians. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration makes census records available to the public 72 years after the census is conducted. Can you figure out what year’s census records are due to be released on April 2, 2012?
The U.S. Census Bureau not only collects information that is useful to family historians, it also collects data on a variety of subjects, including American families:
Interested in your family’s genealogy? Check out our tips for genealogists and view other Genealogical Sources. Happy hunting!
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