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The 1940 census results were released online last week and the website registered over 60 million hits in three hours... But what do these results mean? And why is it so interesting? Well, for one thing, genealogists love it... On this hour of "All Sides," we’ll talk about the historical significance of the 1940 census release as well as how you can do your own genealogical detective work to find your roots.
Guests
- Leslie Asako Gladsjo (Senior Story Editor, PBS “Finding Your Rootsâ€?, Ark Media)
- Angela O’Neal (Director of Collection Services, Ohio Historical Society)
- Russ Pollitt (Genealogy Subject Specialist, Columbus Metropolitan Library)
- Deborah Abbott (adjunct faculty, Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research)
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The 2012 Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference is in Cleveland this year from April 12 - 14, 2012. The 2012 National Genealogical Society Annual Conference is in Cincinnati this year from May 9 - 12, 2012. 1940 Census FAQ and research. . To browse the 1940 Census and other records that have been digitized by Family Search For more information on links and resources for the 1940 Census .