US Census

The 1850 United States Census was the first to list all of the names in each household as of 1 June 1850. It listed name, age, sex, color, and place of birth. See the map below for the states counted in 1850.

The Census (or Enumeration) is required by Article 1 Section 2 of the United States Constitution. Every ten years we count. From 1790 to 1840 only the name of the head of house was recorded. 1850, 1860 and 1870 lists the name of each member of the household. 1880 and after lists the relationship to … Read more