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The census is coming! The census is coming! To be exact, the 1940 census will be released
in 14 days, at 9 a.m. April 2 at 1940census.archives.gov.

We’ve gone over how
to pinpoint your ancestors’ 1940 census enumeration district(s) so you can zero
in on their record.

Now, as a public service announcement to genealogists, we’re carrying this important
guest blog post from a noted expert in genealogical medicine regarding the 1940 census
and avoiding research-related injury. Take it away, doctor:

Hello, I’m Dr. I.M. Enumerator, N.O.T.M.D. 

Significant clicking, scrolling and dragging will likely be required when you look
for your ancestors in the 1940 census.

And unfortunately, too
much mousing can lead to a painful condition called 1940 Census Clicker’s Wrist.

Because the 1940 records constitute the first digital census release, we doctors aren’t
sure what to expect. But those of us familiar with the condition’s close relative,
1930 Census Scroller’s Elbow, believe it could cause a sore wrist and forearm, stiff
“trigger finger” and inability to uncurl the fingers from a computer mouse.

Uncontrolled, 1940 Census Clicker’s Wrist could sideline your census search and require
professional extraction of the mouse.

But there’s no need to suffer. You can avoid the problem if you start this simple,
three-step census training program now.**

1. Perform two sets of 10 reps each, twice a day, with one of these:
 

2. Follow with three minutes of stretching.

 

3. Become ambidextrous.  

For optimal census searching speed and performance, remember to taper
your training program during the last few days before Census Release Day.

If 1940 Census Clicker’s Wrist should strike you, stop mousing immediately and apply
ice.

 Don’t let 1940 Census Clicker’s Wrist stall your search for ancestors. Start
your training program today! 

**Consult your physician before beginning any census training program.

Thank you to the doctor for this crucial information. Next, we’ll talk about important
supplies to stock up on so you’ll be ready on Census Day.