MyHeritage Publishes All 1940 US Census Images
World’s largest family network moves into pole position: completes publishing all 3.8 million images of the 1940 U.S. Census, while its searchable index kick-starts easy discoveries.
Provo, UT, April 06, 2012 --(PR.com)-- To satisfy the great demand for the 1940 U.S Census, MyHeritage, the most popular family network on the web, today announced that it has successfully published all 3.8 million images of the 1940 U.S. Census, available to search for free on www.myheritage.com/1940census. MyHeritage is the first commercial provider to successfully upload the entire 1940 Census image collection. MyHeritage was also first to provide an initial collection of indexed records from the 1940 US Census, searchable for free by names, facts and other criteria.
As millions of people rush to satisfy their curiosity and access one of the most significant and meaningful sets of historical records ever to be released, MyHeritage is the only destination on the web currently offering both a complete set of images from all US states and a preliminary searchable index, all on www.myheritage.com/1940census. Access is free and no registration is required. The first indexed records come from Bristol County in Rhode Island, with a deluge of additional records to be added by MyHeritage each day.
MyHeritage is also the only provider to make the 1940 U.S. census searchable in 38 languages, enabling family history lovers all over the world to discover more about the lives of their American relatives during this transformative period in history. All census images are also currently available on the additional historical content sites owned by MyHeritage on www.worldvitalrecords.com/1940census and www.familylink.com/1940census - with initial searchable indexes expected to be live soon on these websites, and to grow throughout 2012.
With the industry’s fastest and most powerful family history search engine and a sophisticated system for automatically matching records to family trees on the site, MyHeritage aims to provide an easy, hassle-free and enjoyable way of discovering more about a family’s American legacy through the 1940 U.S. Census.
MyHeritage will also enable a search of the 1940 U.S. Census on-the-go with a new version of the MyHeritage Mobile App for iPhone, iPad and Android, to be launched this week.
With more than 62 million registered users, billions of historical records, 22 million family trees and close to 1 billion profiles, MyHeritage has become the trusted home on the web for families wishing to explore their family history, share memories and stay connected.
About MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the most popular family network on the web. On MyHeritage, millions of families around the world enjoy having a private and free place to explore their history and share special family memories. Pioneers in making family history a collaborative experience for all the family, MyHeritage empowers its users with a unique mix of innovative social tools and a massive library of historical content. The site is available in 38 languages. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Index Ventures, the investors of Facebook and Skype. For more information visit www.myheritage.com. The 1940 U.S. Federal Census is available on www.myheritage.com/1940census.
Press Contact
Caroline Cohen, PR Manager for MyHeritage
Phone: +44 2081231152 Email: caroline@myheritage.com
As millions of people rush to satisfy their curiosity and access one of the most significant and meaningful sets of historical records ever to be released, MyHeritage is the only destination on the web currently offering both a complete set of images from all US states and a preliminary searchable index, all on www.myheritage.com/1940census. Access is free and no registration is required. The first indexed records come from Bristol County in Rhode Island, with a deluge of additional records to be added by MyHeritage each day.
MyHeritage is also the only provider to make the 1940 U.S. census searchable in 38 languages, enabling family history lovers all over the world to discover more about the lives of their American relatives during this transformative period in history. All census images are also currently available on the additional historical content sites owned by MyHeritage on www.worldvitalrecords.com/1940census and www.familylink.com/1940census - with initial searchable indexes expected to be live soon on these websites, and to grow throughout 2012.
With the industry’s fastest and most powerful family history search engine and a sophisticated system for automatically matching records to family trees on the site, MyHeritage aims to provide an easy, hassle-free and enjoyable way of discovering more about a family’s American legacy through the 1940 U.S. Census.
MyHeritage will also enable a search of the 1940 U.S. Census on-the-go with a new version of the MyHeritage Mobile App for iPhone, iPad and Android, to be launched this week.
With more than 62 million registered users, billions of historical records, 22 million family trees and close to 1 billion profiles, MyHeritage has become the trusted home on the web for families wishing to explore their family history, share memories and stay connected.
About MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the most popular family network on the web. On MyHeritage, millions of families around the world enjoy having a private and free place to explore their history and share special family memories. Pioneers in making family history a collaborative experience for all the family, MyHeritage empowers its users with a unique mix of innovative social tools and a massive library of historical content. The site is available in 38 languages. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Index Ventures, the investors of Facebook and Skype. For more information visit www.myheritage.com. The 1940 U.S. Federal Census is available on www.myheritage.com/1940census.
Press Contact
Caroline Cohen, PR Manager for MyHeritage
Phone: +44 2081231152 Email: caroline@myheritage.com
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