The 1930 census became April 1, 2002 at
the NARA and all regional branches.
(Due to privacy laws, each census schedule becomes available
72-years after it was taken)
Questions Asked on the 1930 Census
Street, avenue, road, etc.
House number (in cities or towns)
Number of dwelling house in order of visitation
Number of family in order of vistation
Name of each person whose place of abode on April
1, 1930, was in this family.
Relationship of this person to the head of the
family.
Home owned or rented
Value of home, if owned; or monthly rental, if
rented
Radio set
Does this family live on a farm?
Sex
Color or race
[W=White, Neg=Negro, Mex=Mexican, In=Indian, Ch=Chinese,
Jp=Japanese, Fil=Filipino, Hin=Hindu, Kor=Korean, other
races spelled out]
Attended school or college any time since Sept.
1, 1929
Whether able to read and write
Place of birth--PERSON
Place of birth--FATHER
Place of birth--MOTHER
Language spoken in home before coming to the
United States
Year of immigration to the United States
Naturalization
Whether able to speak English
Trade, profession, or particular kind of work
done
Industry or business
Class of worker
Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last
regular working day)--Yes or No
If not, line number on Unemployment Schedule.
Whether a veteran of U.S. military or naval
force--Yes or No
What war or expedition?
[WW=World War, Sp=Spanish-American War, Civ=Civil War,
Phil=Philippine Insurrection, Box=Boxer Rebellion,
Mex=Mexican Expedition]
Number of farm schedule [the Farm schedules no
longer exist]
