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Comparison of Census Information, 1790-1940

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	'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''		'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''

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	=Other Significant Facts about the 1880 Census=		=Other Significant Facts about the 1880 Census=

-	In addition to identifying the state, county, and other subdivisions, the 1880 census was the first to provide the name of the street and house number for urban households. The 1880 census was also the first to identify relationship to the head of household; illness or disability at the time the census was taken; marital status; number of months unemployed during the year; and the state or country of birth of every individual’s father and mother. Individuals who were born or died after 1 June 1880 were not included in the 1880 census, even though the enumerator may not have questioned the family until well after that date. Indians not taxed are not in regular population schedules. Some may appear in special Indian schedules. (Also see ~~“Non~~-Population Schedules and Special Censuses~~,” on page 196~~.)	+	In addition to identifying the state, county, and other subdivisions, the 1880 census was the first to provide the name of the street and house number for urban households. The 1880 census was also the first to identify relationship to the head of household; illness or disability at the time the census was taken; marital status; number of months unemployed during the year; and the state or country of birth of every individual’s father and mother. Individuals who were born or died after 1 June 1880 were not included in the 1880 census, even though the enumerator may not have questioned the family until well after that date. Indians not taxed are not in regular population schedules. Some may appear in special Indian schedules. (Also see [[Non-Population Schedules and Special Censuses]].)

	=Research Tips for the 1880 Census=		=Research Tips for the 1880 Census=
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	=Questions Asked in the 1880 Census=		=Questions Asked in the 1880 Census=

-	[[file:1880 census.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|1880 census schedule for North Dansville, Livingston County, New York that lists Civil War nurse Clara Barton. ]]	+	[[file:1880-census-lores.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|1880 census schedule for North Dansville, Livingston County, New York that lists Civil War nurse Clara Barton. ]]

	For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head of the household; whether he or she was single, married, widowed, or divorced; whether married within the year; his or her occupation and months unemployed; the name of the state, territory, or country of birth; his or her parents’ birthplaces; whether he or she attended school during the year; whether he or she was unable to read if age ten or older; and whether the person was sick or temporarily disabled on the day of enumeration, including the reason therefore. Those who were blind, deaf-mute, “idiotic,” insane, or permanently disabled were also indicated as such.		For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head of the household; whether he or she was single, married, widowed, or divorced; whether married within the year; his or her occupation and months unemployed; the name of the state, territory, or country of birth; his or her parents’ birthplaces; whether he or she attended school during the year; whether he or she was unable to read if age ten or older; and whether the person was sick or temporarily disabled on the day of enumeration, including the reason therefore. Those who were blind, deaf-mute, “idiotic,” insane, or permanently disabled were also indicated as such.

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	The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or within two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The official census population count was 50,189,209.		The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or within two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The official census population count was 50,189,209.

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	=External Links=		=External Links=

-	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=~~5058~~ Search the ~~1790~~ U.S. Census on Ancestry.com]	+	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6742 Search the 1880 U.S. Census on Ancestry.com]
-	*[http://www.ancestry.com/charts/census.aspx Download a blank ~~1790~~ census form]	+	*[http://www.ancestry.com/charts/census.aspx Download a blank 1880 census form]
-	*[http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/~~1790~~.html ~~1790~~ U.S. Census at the Census Bureau]	+	*[http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/1880.html 1880 U.S. Census at the Census Bureau]

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	The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or within two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The official census population count was 50,189,209.		The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or within two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The official census population count was 50,189,209.

	=Questions Asked in the 1880 Census=		=Questions Asked in the 1880 Census=
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		+	[[file:1880 census.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|1880 census schedule for North Dansville, Livingston County, New York that lists Civil War nurse Clara Barton. ]]

	For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head of the household; whether he or she was single, married, widowed, or divorced; whether married within the year; his or her occupation and months unemployed; the name of the state, territory, or country of birth; his or her parents’ birthplaces; whether he or she attended school during the year; whether he or she was unable to read if age ten or older; and whether the person was sick or temporarily disabled on the day of enumeration, including the reason therefore. Those who were blind, deaf-mute, “idiotic,” insane, or permanently disabled were also indicated as such.		For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head of the household; whether he or she was single, married, widowed, or divorced; whether married within the year; his or her occupation and months unemployed; the name of the state, territory, or country of birth; his or her parents’ birthplaces; whether he or she attended school during the year; whether he or she was unable to read if age ten or older; and whether the person was sick or temporarily disabled on the day of enumeration, including the reason therefore. Those who were blind, deaf-mute, “idiotic,” insane, or permanently disabled were also indicated as such.
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	The 1880 census makes it possible to identify the state or country of birth for parents, which is especially important for tracing movements of immigrant ancestors. The census may be used to supplement birth or marriage records for the census year or even to partially replace them where vital records are not recorded elsewhere. The census may also be useful in discovering previously unknown surnames of married daughters, mothers-in-law, cousins, and other relatives living with the family. This is the first census to state relationship to the head of household, but the wife may not be the mother of the children. The 1880 census may also provide clues to genetic symptoms and diseases in earlier generations of a family.		The 1880 census makes it possible to identify the state or country of birth for parents, which is especially important for tracing movements of immigrant ancestors. The census may be used to supplement birth or marriage records for the census year or even to partially replace them where vital records are not recorded elsewhere. The census may also be useful in discovering previously unknown surnames of married daughters, mothers-in-law, cousins, and other relatives living with the family. This is the first census to state relationship to the head of household, but the wife may not be the mother of the children. The 1880 census may also provide clues to genetic symptoms and diseases in earlier generations of a family.

-	For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm''. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''. Also available are 1885 territorial censuses for Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Dakota Territory, and New Mexico.	+	For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/index.html ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm'']. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s [http://www.amazon.com/Guide-U-S-Federal-Censuses-1790-1920/dp/0806311886/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269277868&sr=1-2 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920'']. Also available are 1885 territorial censuses for Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Dakota Territory, and New Mexico.
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		+	[[File:Census year comp.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|This chart, originally published in ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy'', shows what questions were asked in each census.]]
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		+	=References=
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		+	=External Links=
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		+	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5058 Search the 1790 U.S. Census on Ancestry.com]
		+	*[http://www.ancestry.com/charts/census.aspx Download a blank 1790 census form]
		+	*[http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/1790.html 1790 U.S. Census at the Census Bureau]

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The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or within two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The official census population count was 50,189,209.

=Questions Asked in the 1880 Census=

For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head of the household; whether he or she was single, married, widowed, or divorced; whether married within the year; his or her occupation and months unemployed; the name of the state, territory, or country of birth; his or her parents’ birthplaces; whether he or she attended school during the year; whether he or she was unable to read if age ten or older; and whether the person was sick or temporarily disabled on the day of enumeration, including the reason therefore. Those who were blind, deaf-mute, “idiotic,” insane, or permanently disabled were also indicated as such.

=Other Significant Facts about the 1880 Census=

In addition to identifying the state, county, and other subdivisions, the 1880 census was the first to provide the name of the street and house number for urban households. The 1880 census was also the first to identify relationship to the head of household; illness or disability at the time the census was taken; marital status; number of months unemployed during the year; and the state or country of birth of every individual’s father and mother. Individuals who were born or died after 1 June 1880 were not included in the 1880 census, even though the enumerator may not have questioned the family until well after that date. Indians not taxed are not in regular population schedules. Some may appear in special Indian schedules. (Also see “Non-Population Schedules and Special Censuses,” on page 196.)

=Research Tips for the 1880 Census=

The 1880 census makes it possible to identify the state or country of birth for parents, which is especially important for tracing movements of immigrant ancestors. The census may be used to supplement birth or marriage records for the census year or even to partially replace them where vital records are not recorded elsewhere. The census may also be useful in discovering previously unknown surnames of married daughters, mothers-in-law, cousins, and other relatives living with the family. This is the first census to state relationship to the head of household, but the wife may not be the mother of the children. The 1880 census may also provide clues to genetic symptoms and diseases in earlier generations of a family.

For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm''. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''. Also available are 1885 territorial censuses for Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Dakota Territory, and New Mexico.