1 Reply Latest reply on Jan 28, 2020 10:23 AM by Lisha Penn

Questions about 1810 census from North Carolina

Maryann Rozzell Jan 27, 2020 11:18 AM

I have an 1810 census from Thomas District, Edgecombe Co., NC with no designation of column headings. How can I read/understand the information on it??? There are names, tic marks and numbers in some columns and what seems to be sums at the bottom of all columns. What information is provided here?

Re: Questions about 1810 census from North Carolina

Lisha Penn Jan 28, 2020 10:23 AM (in response to Maryann Rozzell)

Dear Ms. Rozzell,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We suggest that you review Decennial Census Questionnaires & Instructions website for answers to your questions about the column heading used in the 1810 census. From 1790 to 1840, only the head of household is listed by name; other household members are merely counted in selected age groups.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
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