Author Archives: Alice Hoyt Veen

Federal Census Research: 1930

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Until the release of the 1940 federal census this coming April, the 1930 schedule is the latest census available to researchers. Make the most of your research by understanding the questions and context of this population schedule. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: Understand the Details

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

To make the most of your census research, you’ll want to develop a strategy based on a solid understanding of each census year. Here are some details you may not have considered, but that can impact the effectiveness of your … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading This Winter?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

For a while now, I’ve been reading my way through biographies of the U.S. presidents, with side trips through major historical events, such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the War of 1812. This month I’ve just finished reading … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: What Will You Find?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

No single group of records in the United States provides more information about an individual or family in the 19th and early 20th centuries than the federal census. Although information varies from year to year, you can find a remarkable … Continue reading →

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Black History Month in Iowa

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

February is Black History month, and a good time to reflect on Iowa’s African-American heritage. Although Iowa’s black population has never exceeded three percent, African-Americans have a long and significant history in our state. From the era of the Underground … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: Nuts and Bolts

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

To understand what you find in the census, you need to understand some basic terminology.

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Federal Census Records: High Tech!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

The easiest and most convenient way to access federal census records these days is online, and there are a variety of options available. Ancestry.com . This is probably the best-know family history website, with the most complete collection of census … Continue reading →

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State Historical Society of Iowa Announces Census Program

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Genealogists and historical researchers are eagerly anticipating the release of the 1940 U.S. Census on 2 April 2012. Statistics from a census can be invaluable for gaining a historical snapshot of life in the U.S. In addition to names, addresses … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Records: 1940

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

We want to move backwards through time as we research our family, remember? The federal government does not release census information for seventy-two years. So until now, researchers could only access the census through 1930. But guess what? This year, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: February 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Treat your Valentine and yourself to one or more of these fine Iowa programs this month. Saturday, February 11, 2012: Grant Wood’s Birthday Soup Smorgasbord. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ledon KD Center, 300 KD Avenue, Eldon. American … Continue reading →

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