Celebrate Labor Day with Free Access to all U.S. and Canadian Census Records on MyHeritage

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers in the United States and Canada. It marks the achievements of the labor movement and serves as a moment to reflect on the history and legacy that our ancestors have left behind.

In honor of Labor Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to U.S. and Canadian census records from August 28 to September 2, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to explore your family’s history through a treasure trove of records.

Search U.S. Census records on MyHeritage 

Search Canadian census records on MyHeritage 

MyHeritage offers the full set of currently available U.S. census records from 1790 to 1950 with 868 million U.S. census records across 68 collections. MyHeritage also offers important national censuses from Canada starting in 1825 — including the 1931 Canada Census added this year, totaling over 50 million records in 14 Canadian collections. All the census collections from the U.S. and Canada include high-resolution scans.

Censuses provide periodic snapshots of your ancestors’ lives as they moved from location to location, got married or divorced, had children, or changed careers. They often include important details on each person’s occupation, including their trade and industry. Whether you’re just starting your family history journey or looking to fill in the gaps, these records serve as an invaluable resource.

To help you make the most of this opportunity, here are some additional MyHeritage resources:

• Census Data: Learn more about census collections in this comprehensive webinar with Mike Mansfield on the MyHeritage Knowledge Base.
• Census Helper™: This feature scans your family tree and automatically lists people who are likely to appear in the 1950 census, making your research even more focused.
• 6 Tips for Searching Historical Records: Get the most out of your searches with these expert tips from the MyHeritage blog.
• Legacy Family Tree Webinars: Explore online sessions about census records and deepen your understanding of how to use them in your genealogy research.

This Labor Day, seize this opportunity to honor your ancestors by uncovering their stories. Whether they were laborers, entrepreneurs, or pioneers, details about their lives are waiting for you to discover. Don’t miss this chance to explore these valuable records for free on MyHeritage.