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A census is a count and description of the population of a country, state, county, or city. Census lists are also called “schedules." In the United States a nationwide census has been taken every ten years since 1790. For details see [[United States Federal Census|United States Federal Census]] [[Image:United States flag.png|border|26px]]. | A census is a count and description of the population of a country, state, county, or city. Census lists are also called “schedules." In the United States a nationwide census has been taken every ten years since 1790. For details see [[United States Federal Census|United States Federal Census]] [[Image:United States flag.png|border|26px]]. | ||
'''You can use censuses to:''' | |||
*Find the residence of a family. | |||
*Follow the family over time . | |||
*Determine family relationships. | |||
*[[Using the Census to find other records about ancestors|Show clues for finding other records.]] | |||
== Contents of Federal Censuses == | == Contents of Federal Censuses == | ||