FamilySearch added over 15 million new indexed records to its Record Search pilot—all from the 1850 and 1870 U.S. Censuses. The records are linked to the digital images of the originals. The new records can be searched for free at [1] FamilySearch.org (Click Search Records, then Record Search pilot).

FamilySearch added over 15 million new indexed records to its Record Search pilot—all from the 1850 and 1870 U.S. Censuses. The records are linked to the digital images of the originals. The new records can be searched for free at FamilySearch.org (Click Search Records, then Record Search pilot).

Collection Name
Indexed Records
Comments

1870 United States Census
12,137,756
Added 7 new indexed states (KY, MN, MO, NY, TN, VA, and WV)

1850 United States Census (Population)
2,027,454
Added 3 new indexed states (AL, IN, and MO)

1850 United States Census (Slavery)
869,076
Added 3 new indexed states (AL, MO, and SC)

1850 United States Census (Mortality)
37,990
Added 3 new indexed states (AL, IN, and LA)