Census population schedules (or "name schedules" or "manuscript census") are copies of the original questionnaires collected during each decennial census. They list the individual names and family information of the people enumerated. Unlike the statistics published soon after the census, the population schedules remain confidential for 72 years. 1930 is the most recent population schedule available.
These are computer files intended to be loaded into statistical software for analysis and creating your own tables. In some cases these files can be used with spreadsheet software as well.
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About the 1830 Census
Highlights
Questions asked
Name of head of family; age; sex; race; slaves; deaf and dumb; blind; foreigners not naturalized.
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Map Coverage of the 1830 Census
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Statistics
Multi-year census compilations (compare across years): These sources tend to include statistics for large geographic areas (e.g. states), but can be very useful when comparing statistics over time.
Digitized Data Sources
Key publications:
Print available in the Library |
Online access |
Fifth Census |
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Abstract of the returns of the Fifth Census |
Making of the Modern World (Gale) NU Affiliates Only
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Abstract of the returns of the Fifth Census, showing the number of free people, the number of slaves, the federal or representative number; and the aggregate of each county of each State of the United States. | From IPUMS |