Lipscomb County Census Records
Source: Ancestry.com
1930 United States Federal Census
Description:
Unlocking Secrets in the 1930 U.S.
Census
Because the 1930 U.S. Census offers comparatively recent
information, you're more likely to find familiar relatives in
this database than in other resources.
This census provides a great starting point for finding basic
information about ancestors. Census clues can lead to previously
unexplored information such as livelihood and family
relationships.
Tips for using the 1930 U.S. Census
Try a different spelling
A little known fact about the online census is the “Soundex”
feature. Keywords are often categorized by the sound of the last
name, meaning you might find additional information by using more
than one spelling.
Watch for neighbors
When recording census information about your ancestors, remember
to look at the families listed immediately before and after that
ancestor. Often, family members would live near one another, and
even if they don't appear to be related (a different married
name, for example) they may be part of the same family.
Print and preserve
Transcription helps with fact checking and provides easy-to-read
reference sheets. Print a copy of each individual census record
then transfer the information to our free census chart (PDF
136K). Get Adobe Reader.
Get some extra help
Important information isn't always obvious at first. If you think
you might be missing something, have a look at our question and
answer page.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database
on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com
from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial
Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online]
Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives
and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626,
2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration.
This page was last updated October 15, 2003.