National Archives and Records Administration

									The 1930 Census Microfilm Locator

Description of Soundex/Geographic Search Instructions Image

TWO BASIC METHODS FOR LOCATING 1930 CENSUS DATA

Soundex Search
(only available for 12 southern states)

• Step 1: Enter last name or Soundex code to find Soundex microfilm publication number and roll number.
• Step 2: View the Soundex microfilm for the enumeration district (ED) number and sheet number.
• Step 3: Enter the ED number to find the schedule microfilm roll number.
• Step 4: View the schedule microfilm roll and locate the ED and sheet number.

Geographic Search
(available for all states and territories)

• Step 1: Find the ED number and roll number by searching a place name or an institution name.
• Step 2: View the microfilm roll for that ED, and locate the name.