Special Federal Census Schedules
This online course is designed for family researchers who want to find and use census special schedules to glean more details about their ancestors’ lives and times. This information can be located in census schedules of special population groups, mortality, agricultural, manufacturing, industry, and social statistics.
NGS offers American Genealogy: Home Study Course, a sixteen-lesson course on three CDs, for the more experienced genealogist who wants an in-depth independent study course. Students who have completed an NGS online course receive a discount on American Genealogy: Home Study Course.
What Will I Learn?
Upon completion of the three-lesson NGS online course, Special Federal Census Schedules, students will be able to
- identify the types of information found in these special schedules;
- interpret and evaluate that information;
- identify the availability of the schedules;
- use National Archives online microfilm catalogs; and
- write citations for the special schedules.
To learn more about Special Federal Census Schedules, see the course syllabus.
Requirements & Fees
You will need a computer and Internet connection to access the Special Federal Census Schedules course online. The course tuition is $45.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. Join today to receive the member price.
Register online for the Special Federal Census Schedules course now.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
When Can I Start the Course?
Certificate of Completion
A certificate is awarded to each person who successfully completes the Special Federal Census Schedules course. The National Genealogical Society is not a licensing body, so no certification or accreditation is implied.
Questions?
Contact the NGS Course Administrator at courses@ngsgenealogy.org.
