1840

This is the sixth federal census taken for the United States. Fence post tallies are used in each category except Head of Household. No other names given.

1840 is only census that lists Revolutionary War or military service pensioners.


Questions Asked:

1. Name of head of household

2. Address

3. Free white males:

  • under 5
  • 5 and under 10
  • 10 and under 15
  • 15 and under 20
  • 20 and under 30
  • 30 and under 40
  • 40 and under 50
  • 50 and under 60
  • 60 and under 70
  • 70 and under 80
  • 80 and under 90
  • 90 and under 100
  • over 100

    4. Free white females, including head of family

  • under 5
  • 5 and under 10
  • 10 and under 15
  • 15 and under 20
  • 20 and under 30
  • 30 and under 40
  • 40 and under 50
  • 50 and under 60
  • 60 and under 70
  • 70 and under 80
  • 80 and under 90
  • 90 and under 100
  • over 100

    5. Slaves in six age groups

    6. Free colored in six age groups

    7. Number of deaf and dumb

    8. Number of blind

    9. Number of insane and idiotic in public or private charge

    10. Number employed in 7 separate classes of occupation

    11. Attended school

    12. White people over 20 unable to read or write

    13. Number of pensioners for Revolutionary War or military service


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