Facts

Household Occupants

More than one generation may be listed in a household.

U.S. Federal Census Years

The U. S. Federal Census has been taken every 10y ears since 1790 on years ending in the digit zero (e.g.1790 or 1950).

Bad Handwriting

Census records were generated by enumerators.  Some who had very bad handwriting.

California State Census

California conducted a state-wide census in 1852, but it is highly damaged.

New Jery State Censuses

New Jersey conducted state census in 1855, 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, 1905 and 1915.

Rhode Island State Censuses

Rhode Island conducted a state census in 1777 (Colonial census), 1777 (Military census), 1782, 1865, 1875. 1885, 1905, 1915, 1925 and 1935.

Massachusetts State Censuses

Massachusetts conducted a state census in 1855 and 1865.

Minnesota State Censuses

The state of Minnesota conducted a state census i n the following years: 1849, 1850, 1853, 1855, 1857, 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895 and 1905.

Michigan State Censuses

Michigan held state census in the years of 1854, 1864, 1874, 1884 and 1904

Michigan Territorial Census

The Michigan 1810 Territorial Census Records are missing.

Since there are a lot of categories, please choose a category to see just those FACTS!

We are indebted to Lee County Genealogy Society (FL) for a large majority of the "Facts" available on this page. Their list originally contained just over 490 facts. We have reduced that number for our site but will add some as we continue to build our new website.