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PROVO, Utah, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFamily.com, Inc., a leading online subscription business and the leading network for connecting families, today announced the first online, fully-searchable 1920 U.S. Census records.  It is a snapshot of the American nation, reflecting fascinating details about individual lives and lifestyles at a pivotal time in our country's history.

For the first time, the entire 1920 U.S. Census is available in a fully-searchable, indexed format linked directly to digitized images of original census documents.  No separate viewing software is needed; users simply go to the Internet, type http://www.ancestry.com and follow search and purchase instructions.

"Everyone is more likely to find someone they know in the 1920 Census than in any other record collection available," said Tom Stockham, President and CEO of MyFamily.  "Because the searchable name index and census images are linked, it is easier than ever for people to quickly find their ancestors.  By simply typing in a person's name and performing a search, you can quickly find ancestors and view original census documents containing personal information about them.  This new, exclusive online resource will save you time and money, allowing you to view these snapshots in American history in the comfort of your own home.  It is a treasure trove of information for many Americans that just became incredibly accessible."

These newly indexed and fully searchable microfilm images make it quicker, easier, and more convenient to trace family history, because they provide a convenient online alternative to research that was previously only available by scrolling through miles of microfilm.  Customers can now search by head of household across more than 106 million people who were living in the U.S. in 1920.  The names of those heads of household listed on the population schedules are linked to the actual images of the 1920 Census, copied from the original 2,076 rolls of National Archives and Records Administration microfilm.  Customers can view, print and save original documents directly from their personal computer.

This census will help pinpoint an American family's location and situation in 1920.  These records offer a wealth of information on individuals including occupation, citizenship status, ability to read or write, ethnic background, language spoken, and year of immigration.  Details from the census, such as place of residence, mother's birthplace, and father's birthplace provide additional clues for expanded research to other types of records, including church and county records confirming births, baptisms, marriages and deaths.

This exclusive 1920 Census collection is now available through Ancestry.com, part of the MyFamily.com, Inc. network of web sites and the leading resource for family history online, and can be accessed at http://www.ancestry.com.

In addition to the new 1920 Census collection, Ancestry.com currently offers records from each U.S. Census between the years 1790 and 1930.  The most complete collection of U.S. Census images available online, the collection provides users with online access to more than 549 million names in 12.7 million images.  The complete collection of U.S. Census images is available to subscribers for $99.95 as an annual subscription or $39.95 as a quarterly subscription.

About MyFamily.com, Inc.
MyFamily.com, Inc. is among the largest online subscription businesses, with over 750,000 paid subscriptions and more that 7.5 million people using its Web resources every month.  A next-generation media company, MyFamily is focused on connecting families with their histories and one another.  The company provides both free and paid subscription services through its network of Internet properties, which include:  Ancestry.com, the number one source for tracing family history online; RootsWeb.com, recognized as one of the Top 50 Web Sites by Time Magazine and Yahoo! Internet Life, and the oldest and largest genealogy community; and MyFamily.com, the foremost provider of private family web sites.  The Company also publishes Ancestry Magazine, Genealogical Computing Magazine, Ancestry Family Tree software, over 50 book titles, and databases on CD-ROM.