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Common Requests[edit]
Most people who conduct research at NARA are genealogists or family historians.[1] While many records are available online through the National Archives Catalog, individuals can also request paper copies and microfilm scans. When applicable, the catalog will indicate a document's physical location in a National Archives facility.
Census records are among the most frequently requested at NARA, with the oldest entries from 1790.[2] These records often contain information such as addresses and names of family members. However, all pieces of personal data are restricted for 72 years after collection; prior to then, federal agencies can only access statistical data. The newest unrestricted census is from 1940 and was released to the general public in April 2012.[3] The subsequent census from 1950 will be released in 2022.
NARA has also collaborated with Ancestry.com, Fold3.com, and Familysearch.org to scan microfilms and documents of genealogical interest.[4] These digitization partners have expanded the number of genealogical sources on their respective websites, such as ship passenger lists and military records. NARA will eventually offer free access to all digitized sources through the National Archives Catalog.[5] However, many file collections are not available for public viewing either through NARA or affiliate websites. This includes naturalization records and vital records that reveal extensive personal data. Depending on a requestor's verifiable relation to a subject of interest, restricted files may be obtainable under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).[6]
Since 2005, NARA has held annual Genealogy Fairs with guest speakers and research workshops.[7] These events are free of charge and are designed for interested individuals of any skill level. Materials from past Genealogy Fairs are available on the National Archives website.
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- ^ "Why Visit the National Archives?". National Archives. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dennis Szucs, Loretto; Hargreaves Luebking, Sandra, eds. (2006). The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy. Ancestry Publishing. p. 756. ISBN 1593312776.
- ^ Heimlich, Russell (2012-04-09). "The '72-Year Rule' Governs Release of Census Records". Pew Research Center. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Johnson, Melissa (2016-02-01). "A Primer on United States Naturalization Records". NGS Monthly: National Genealogical Society. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Microfilm Publications and Original Records Digitized by Our Digitization Partners". National Archives. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Trent, Sydney (2019-12-09). "The genealogy boom has hit a roadblock. The Trump administration plans huge fee hikes for immigration records". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair". National Archives. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
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