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The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) joined forces with other societies and organizations around the country as part of the 1950 US Census Community Project, hosted by FamilySearch.org.
The goal of this national collaborative effort was to use the internet, artificial intelligence, and a massive volunteer workforce to make these census records searchable online.
On Apr. 1, the National Archives and Records Administration of the United States made digital images of the 1950 U.S. Census available to the world. Protected by law for 72 years, this long-awaited census is the most comprehensive record set available of those who were living in that historic era in the United States. The U.S. Census collections are some of the most popular online databases used by millions of people for family history research. Most people in the U.S. today can remember an ancestor who can be found in the 1950 U.S. Census.
GSGM is excited to announce that, of the 2,000 groups dedicated to the 1950 US Census Community Project, FamilySearch has recognized the local organization in the Top 1 percent in volume for its commitment and success in this project.
The initial goal of our 2022 Summer Transcription Challenge was to review the digital index for any remaining family records in Miami-Dade County. Not only did GSGM’s participants review 2,200 families to help finish the index for Miami-Dade and Florida, but continued on after the Challenge weekend to review a total of 7,430 families throughout the country.
In addition to participating in community projects related to family history, the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami hosts programs and presentations on a variety of topics on the first Saturday of the month, from October through May. Visit at www.gsgmfl.org for more information.
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