Get excited folks, we're less than a week away from the release of the 1940 Census! But before your get too carried away, there's some important things you need to know. This article describes some of the things you'll encounter. Unlike previous censuses that were released first on micro-film, the 1940 census is primarily going to be available on the internet. The effects of this much information entering the world-wide-web won't be evident right away, however, because there won't be a searchable index for at least six months. But be patient--the index will come eventually, and with it, the joy of finding your family's history!
