Does anyone know if the 1930 Federal census for New York is available on line? I'm not sure how ProQuest works but it looks like it's only available to institutions. So far, the only place that seems to offer on-line access is ancestry.com, but they charge an arm and a leg in monthly fees. Ancestry.com is clever in pointing you to additional information about your ancestors, but then they get you with the sign-up fee. If anyone knows of a less expensive site that provides access to the 1930 (and earlier) census, I'd appreciate it. The NYPL has a copy of this, but it's on microfiche and you must access it from the library. Also, if anyone has a recommendation either for an on-line site that is inexpensive or Mac-friendly software for doing same, I'd appreciate any pointers. Thanks. FYI, I'm trying to look up my paternal grandfather and his wife. I have precious little information about that side of my family. robert -- "Never believe anything until it's officially denied."

On Dec 28, 12:52 pm, RobertB <missingl...@cloud9.net> wrote: > Does anyone know if the 1930 Federal census for New York is available on > line? I'm not sure how ProQuest works but it looks like it's only > available to institutions. Many libraries offer the use of HeritageQuest on line using one's library card for a login. Check with your local library. Only a portion of the 1930 census on HeritageQuest is searchable but the entire census can be browsed. Browsing may be difficult if you are looking for someone in NY city. If you are looking for someone specifically, post the information here. There are many kind folks who do lookups. Mike Mike

"RobertB" <missinglink@cloud9.net> wrote in message news:missinglink-E2E0A4.13523428122007@news.cloud9.net... > Does anyone know if the 1930 Federal census for New York is available on > line? I'm not sure how ProQuest works but it looks like it's only > available to institutions. So far, the only place that seems to offer > on-line access is ancestry.com, but they charge an arm and a leg in > monthly fees. Ancestry.com is clever in pointing you to additional > information about your ancestors, but then they get you with the sign-up > fee. > > If anyone knows of a less expensive site that provides access to the > 1930 (and earlier) census, I'd appreciate it. The NYPL has a copy of > this, but it's on microfiche and you must access it from the library. > > Also, if anyone has a recommendation either for an on-line site that is > inexpensive or Mac-friendly software for doing same, I'd appreciate any > pointers. Thanks. > > FYI, I'm trying to look up my paternal grandfather and his wife. I have > precious little information about that side of my family. > > robert > NYPL has Ancestry Library Edition (includes 1930 Census). I've used it at the 5th Ave library and it is supposed to be available at branch libraries according to the NYPL web site.