Preparing for the 1950 Census Release

An enumerator checks the census form and helps the farmer with any difficult questions. (Photo by the Department of Agriculture) National Archives Catalog 207899868 In this episode we’re getting ready for the release of the 1950 census by learning how to research ancestors through the 1940s, as well as how to find your ancestors’ Enumeration District with Steve Morse’s One-Step Webpages. Plus, unlikely sources for family photos and much more! This episode is sponsored by Newspapers.com, home to over 738 million pages of historical newspapers from the US and beyond. Ep. 159: March 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:18) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Christian give us a preview of what’s trending in the world of genealogy. Resources Mentioned in This Interview * 1950 Census Genealogy Research Guide * 1950 Census Free Webinar * 1950 Census National Archives Genealogy Series * Beyond2022 – Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter Looking for more genealogy trends, news and fun finds? Sign up for our free newsletter, the Genealogy Insider, sent on Thursdays. Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Featured Interview: Prep for the 1950 Census by Researching the 1940s (06:21) Author Sunny Morton joins Lisa to discuss how to prepare for the release of the 1950 census by tracing your ancestors through the 1940s. Learn about how to research your family in between 1940 and 1950 with these key genealogy resources 8 Resources for Finding Family in the 1940s