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CHIEF: Alastair Ivor Gilbert Boyd 7th Baron Kilmarnock |
Richard G. and Jerri Lynn Boyd 568 W. Friedrich Street Rogers City, Mich. 49779
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CHIEF: Alastair Ivor Gilbert Boyd 7th Baron Kilmarnock |
Richard G. and Jerri Lynn Boyd 568 W. Friedrich Street Rogers City, Mich. 49779
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UNITED STATES FEDERAL CENSUSES [Federal censuses were taken every 10 years from 1790 to the present] 1790 US FEDERAL CENSUS The first federal census of the United States. The first enumeration began on the first Monday in August 1790, a little more than a year after the inauguration of President Washington and shortly before the second session of the first Congress ended. The Members assigned responsibility for the 1790 census to the Marshals of the U.S. judicial districts under an act that, with minor modifications and extensions, governed census-taking through 1840. Marshals took the census in the original 13 States, plus the districts of Kentucky, Maine, and Vermont, and the Southwest Territory (Tennessee). There is no evidence of a 1790 census in the Northwest Territory.1790 Census information: Name of head of household - Address Free white males of 16 years and up, including head of family Free white males under 16 Free white females , including head of family All other free persons Slaves The only name given is for Head of Household. All others enumerated are listed with tally marks. Much of the 1790 Census was destroyed, but a few parts remain. 1800 US FEDERAL CENSUS The second federal census taken for the United States. A few parts are missing, but it is largely intact. Use tax lists when available. Tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given. 1800 Census information: Name of head of household - Address Free white males: 3 and under 10 10 and under 16 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
Free white females, including head of family: under 10 10 and under 16 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
All other free persons, except Indians not taxed Slaves
1810 US FEDERAL CENSUS The third federal census taken for the United States. A few parts are missing, but it is largely intact. Use tax lists when available. Tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given.
1810 Census information: Name of head of household - Address Free white males: 3 and under 10 10 and under 16 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
Free white females, including head of family: under 10 10 and under 16 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
All other free persons, except Indians not taxed Slaves
1820 US FEDERAL CENSUS The fourth federal census taken for the United States. A few parts are missing, but it is largely intact. Use tax lists when available. Tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given.
1820 Census information:
Name of head of household - Address Free white males: under 10 10 and under 16 16 - 18 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
Free white females, including head of family: under 10 10 and under 16 16 and under 26 26 and under 45 45 and over
All other free persons, except Indians not taxed Foreigners not Naturalized If engaged in agriculture If engaged in commerce If engaged in manufacturing Free colored persons Slaves
1830 US FEDERAL CENSUS The fifth federal census taken for the United States. Tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given.1830 Census information: Name of head of household - Address Free white males: under 5 5 and under 10 10 and under 15 15 and under 20 20 and under 30 30 and under 40 40 and under 50 50 and under 60 60 and under 70 70 and under 80 80 and under 90 90 and under 100 over 100
Free white females, including head of family: under 5 5 and under 10 10 and under 15 15 and under 20 20 and under 30 30 and under 40 40 and under 50 50 and under 60 60 and under 70 70 and under 80 80 and under 90 90 and under 100 over 100 under 10
Slaves in six age groups Free colored in six age groups Number of deaf and dumb Number of blind Foreigners not naturalized
1840 US FEDERAL CENSUS The sixth federal census taken for the United States. Tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given. 1840 is only census that lists Revolutionary War or military service pensioners.
1840 Census information: Name of head of household - Address Free white males: under 5 5 and under 10 10 and under 15 15 and under 20 20 and under 30 30 and under 40 40 and under 50 50 and under 60 60 and under 70 70 and under 80 80 and under 90 90 and under 100 over 100
Free white females, including head of family: under 5 5 and under 10 10 and under 15 15 and under 20 20 and under 30 30 and under 40 40 and under 50 50 and under 60 60 and under 70 70 and under 80 80 and under 90 90 and under 100 over 100
Slaves in six age groups Free colored in six age groups Number of deaf and dumb Number of blind Number of insane and idiotic in public or private charge Number employed in 7 separate classes of occupation Attended school White people over 20 unable to read or write Number of pensioners for Revolutionary War or military service
1850 US FEDERAL CENSUS The seventh federal census taken for the United States. For the first time since the census began, all persons in each household are listed by name and the birthplace for each person is listed. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet listed the county as well as town or township.1850 Census information: Dwelling number Family number Name Age Sex Color Occupation, etc. Value of real estate Birthplace Married within the year School within the year Cannot read or write Enumeration date Whether a pauper or convict
1860 US FEDERAL CENSUS The eighth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet listed the county as well as town or township and the post office name.
1860 Census information: Dwelling number Family number Name Age Sex Color Occupation, etc. Value of real estate Value of personal property Birthplace Married within the year School within the year Cannot read or write Enumeration date Whether a pauper or a convict
1870 US FEDERAL CENSUS The ninth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet listed the county as well as town or township and the post office name. For the first time, the census asked about the birthplace of parents.
1870 Census information: Dwelling number Family number Name Age Sex Color Occupation, etc. Value of real estate Value of personal property Birthplace Father foreign born Mother foreign born Month born in census year (under 1 year of age) Month married within the census year School in census year Cannot read or write Eligible to vote Enumeration date Whether a pauper or a convict
1880 US FEDERAL CENSUS The tenth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet listed the county as well as town or township. New information added for this census: Everyone's relationship to the Head of the Household, their marital status, their actual place of birth, and the place of birth for each parent.*Soundex [indexed]
1880 Census information: Dwelling number Family number Name Color Sex Age prior to June 1 Month of birth in census year Relationship to Head of Household Single Married Widowed Divorced Married in census year Occupation Other information Cannot read or write Place of birth Father's place of birth Mother's place of birth Enumeration date
1890 US FEDERAL CENSUS The eleventh federal census taken for the United States. Most of the 1890 census was destroyed by a fire in the National Archives in 1921, but fragments of the 1890 census exist for the following states:Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. The 1890 census has been indexed for all persons listed. It is available in book form and on microfilm through the Family History Library and the National Archives. In the absence of Federal census records, consult the AIS Microfiche Indexes of U.S. Census, territorial or state census, tax lists, veterans' schedules, Mortality schedules, naturalization records, histories of towns,counties and states, etc. as a substitute for the missing census.
1890 census information: Name and middle initial. Whether a soldier, sailor, or marine during the Civil War (U.S. or Confederate) or a widow of such. Relationship to the head of household. Race: white, black, mulatto,quadroon,octoroon,Chinese,Japanese,or Indian. Sex. Age at nearest birthday. If under one year, age is given in months. Single, married, widowed or divorced. Whether married during the census year (1 June 1889 to 31 May 1890). Mother of how many children, and number of these children living. Place of birth. Father's place of birth. Mother's place of birth. Number of years in the United States. Whether naturalized. Whether naturalization had been applied for. Profession, trade, or occupation for males and females. Months unemployed during the census year (1 June 1889 to 31 May 1890). Attendance at school (in months) during the census year (1 June 1889 to 31 May 1890). Able to read. Able to write. Able to speak English. If not, the language or dialect spoken. Whether suffering from an acute or chronic disease, name of disease, and length of time.Whether defective in mind, sight, crippled, maimed, or deformed, with name of the defect.Whether a prisoner, convict, homeless child, or pauper.
1900 US FEDERAL CENSUS The twelfth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet lists the county as well as town or township. Many new questions were asked this census year.*Soundex [indexed]
1900 Census information: Street House number Dwelling number Family number Name of each person whose place of abode on June 1 was in this family Relation to Head of Household Color Sex Month of birth Year of birth Age Marital status Number of years married Mother of how many children Number of these children living Place of birth Father's place of birth Mother's place of birth Year of immigration to U.S. Number of years in U.S. Naturalization Occupation Number of months employed Attended school (months) Can read Can write Can speak English Home owned or rented Home owned free of mortgage Farm or house
1910 US FEDERAL CENSUS The thirteenth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet lists the county as well as town or township. Living Civil War veterans are identified.*Soundex [indexed]
1910 Census information: Street House number Dwelling number Family visit number Name of each person whose place of abode on April 15, 1910 was in this family Relation to Head of Household Sex Race Age Marital status Number of years married Mother of how many children Number of these children living Place of birth Father's place of birth Mother's place of birth Year of immigration to U.S. Naturalized or alien Language spoken Occupation Nature of trade Employer, worker or own account Number of months not employed Can read and write Attending school Home owned or rented Home owned free or mortgage Farm or house Veteran of Civil War Blind or deaf-mute
1920 US FEDERAL CENSUS The fourteenth federal census taken for the United States. All persons in each household are listed by name. All dwellings in each census district were given a number. Each family was also assigned an identification number. Each census sheet lists the county as well as town or township.*Soundex [indexed]
1920 Census information: Street House number Dwelling number Family visit number Name of each person whose place of abode on Jan 01,1920 was in this family Relationship to Head of Household Home owned or rented Owned free or mortgaged Sex Color or race Age Marital status Year of immigration to U.S. Naturalized or alien Year of naturalization Attending school Can read and write Place of birth Mother tongue Father's place of birth Father's mother tongue Mother's place of birth Mother's mother tongue Can speak English Occupation Employer, salary worker, or working on own account
*There are "Soundex" [basically meaning, indexed by sound of surname instead of spelling] indexes on microfilm for the 1880, 1900 and 1920 censuses for each state, and for 1910 for 21 states. Alphabetic indexes to the 1790-1860, and most of the 1870 censuses are available at most genealogical libraries.
NOTE: Use this data as a finding tool, just as you would any other secondary source. When you find the name of an ancestor listed, confirm the facts in original sources.
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