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### Genealogy FAQs

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                          - Does the U.S. Census Bureau publish any genealogy-related books or pamphlets?
                          - Are blank copies of census questionnaires available?
                          - Does the U.S. Census Bureau have census records online?
                          - Where can I view census records? 
                          - How do I request census records that are not available from the National Archives?
                          - How were census takers instructed on how to conduct the census?
                          - What questions were asked during each census?
                          - When will census records be available?
                          - Can inaccurate information be corrected on census records?
                          - Why can't I find 1890 census records?

## How were census takers instructed on how to conduct the census?

Census takers received detailed instructions for conducting the censuses.  These instructions can be found at the Census Instructions Web page and in Measuring America: The Decennial Census From 1790 to 2000 [16.5MB PDF].
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