Census Facts, 1790-1860


Facts Contained in Population Schedules:
U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1860
based on a fact sheet provided by the Bentley Historical Library
(The federal census is available for Michigan beginning in 1820.)
Name and Address 1790-1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860
Name of head of household
Name of individual
Age or age range
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Family Origins 1790-1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860
Birthplace
Sex, color
Whether married within the year
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Education & Health 1790-1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860
Whether able to read and write
Whether attended school within the year
Whether deaf, dumb, blind, or insane
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Welfare & Occupation 1790-1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860
Occupation/Industry
Value of personal estate
Value of real estate
Whether a pauper
Whether a convict
Pensioner for Revolutionary or military service
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Residency and Citizenship 1790-1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860
Naturalized or not; papers taken out
Slave or free
White males by age group
White females by age group
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