1820 US Federal Census

This is the FORTH federal census of the United States. A few parts are missing, but it is largely intact. Use tax lists when available.

Fence post tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given.

1. Name of head of household.
2. Address.
3. Free white males:
   under 10
   10 and under 16
   16 - 18
   16 and under 26
   26 and under 45
   45 and over
4. Free white females, including head of family:
   under 10
   10 and under 16
   16 - 18
   16 and under 26
   26 and under 45
   45 and over
5. All other free persons, except Indians not taxed.
6. Foreigners not Naturalized.
7. Engaged in agriculture?
8. Engaged in commerce?
9. Engaged in manufacturing?
10. Free colored persons.
11. Slaves.

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