For over two hundred years, the United States has been enumerating its
citizens every decade. This goldmine of material is now readily
available online to help you in your quest for information on your kinfolk.
The amount of information that can be gleaned from these documents
is amazing! While it varies in the data provided, the benefits it provides
well outweighs the drawback of any inconsistencies.
The first official enumeration was begun on August 2, 1790, and those
taken up to and including 1930 may be currently viewed.
While the first efforts provided basic information such as name for head
of household only, individuals living there, location, later surveys are
quite detailed.
