Florida State Census, 1945 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of a population census for the State of Florida for the year 1945. This is an every-name list of the state's inhabitants. The census is arranged alphabetically by county and then geographically by election precinct. All counties within the state are represented, although some election precincts are missing. The records are segregated by race. The collection details include an estimated precinct locality that is based on the census precinct number within a county.

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How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate age of your ancestor
 * The place and address where your ancestor lived
 * The names of family members and their relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s census record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Search for birth, marriage, and death records
 * Search for land and probate records
 * Use the census information to search for the family in additional county and state records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Florida.
 * Florida Guided Research
 * Florida Record Finder
 * Florida Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Florida Research, 1880-Present

Family History Library Holdings

 * Florida State Census 1945
 * 16th U.S. Census 1940 Population Schedules Florida
 * Florida State Census 1935
 * 15th U.S. Census 1930 Population Schedules and Soundex Florida

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * United States Census, 1940
 * Florida State Census, 1935
 * United States Census, 1930

Citing This Collection
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