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[[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] > [[United States Census|U.S. Census ]] > [[Tennessee|Tennessee]] > [[Tennessee Census]]'' | ||
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
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'''1870 United States Census---'''A free internet index and images can be viewed on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1438024 FamilySearch Record Pilot site]. This index includes the full name, age, sex, race, birthplace, occupation, month if born in census year, month if married in census year, birth place of father and mother, if born in a foreign country. | '''1870 United States Census---'''A free internet index and images can be viewed on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1438024 FamilySearch Record Pilot site]. This index includes the full name, age, sex, race, birthplace, occupation, month if born in census year, month if married in census year, birth place of father and mother, if born in a foreign country. | ||
'''1880 United States Census'''– A Free Internet Index and Images to the US Census can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1417683 Family Search Record Pilot – Pilot Site.] This index includes an every name index to population schedules listing inhabitants. It includes the full name, race, sex, age, birth month (if born during the previous year), relationship to head of household, whether married, single or divorced, whether married during the previous year, country or state of birth of each person and his parent’s, occupation and street address and house number. | '''1880 United States Census'''– A Free Internet Index and Images to the US Census can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1417683 Family Search Record Pilot – Pilot Site.] This index includes an every name index to population schedules listing inhabitants. It includes the full name, race, sex, age, birth month (if born during the previous year), relationship to head of household, whether married, single or divorced, whether married during the previous year, country or state of birth of each person and his parent’s, occupation and street address and house number. | ||
'''1890:''' Destroyed except for the Union veterans schedule. | '''1890:''' Destroyed except for the Union veterans schedule. | ||
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'''1900 Federal Census''' - A free Internet index and images to the 1900 United States Census can be viewed on the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1236863911171_679" />]. Important additions to this census are month and year of birth of each household member, number of years married for each married person, number of children born to each mother and the number of those still living, year of immigration, and number of years in the United States. '''1900–1930:''' All Federal censuses are available for Tennessee. | '''1900 Federal Census''' - A free Internet index and images to the 1900 United States Census can be viewed on the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1236863911171_679" />]. Important additions to this census are month and year of birth of each household member, number of years married for each married person, number of children born to each mother and the number of those still living, year of immigration, and number of years in the United States. '''1900–1930:''' All Federal censuses are available for Tennessee. | ||
'''1940–present:''' Have not been released to the public. | '''1940–present:''' Have not been released to the public. | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
The area now comprising Tennessee was part of North Carolina until 1790. | The area now comprising Tennessee was part of North Carolina until 1790. | ||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
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'''1810–1930: '''All existing federal census records for Tennessee have every name indexes online at [[Www.ancestry.com|www.ancestry.com]] ($$). | '''1810–1930: '''All existing federal census records for Tennessee have every name indexes online at [[Www.ancestry.com|www.ancestry.com]] ($$). | ||
'''1810–1850; 1870; [***other years]:''' Indexed online at [http://www.heritagequestonline.com www.heritagequestonline.com]. | '''1810–1850; 1870; [***other years]:''' Indexed online at [http://www.heritagequestonline.com www.heritagequestonline.com]. | ||
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'''1850–1890, 1910:''' Books usually index the first person listed in the census—usually the father or head of the house. The Indexes also include the first person by any other surname listed in the household. | '''1850–1890, 1910:''' Books usually index the first person listed in the census—usually the father or head of the house. The Indexes also include the first person by any other surname listed in the household. | ||
'''County indexes:''' Do a '''Place Search''' for for the county in the Family History Library Catalog, and choose from selections under '''Census'''. | '''County indexes:''' Do a '''Place Search''' for for the county in the Family History Library Catalog, and choose from selections under '''Census'''. | ||
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==== Film ==== | ==== Film ==== | ||
All years available at the Family History Library. Do a '''Place Search''' for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitydetails&subject=362&subject_disp=Tennessee&columns=*,0,0 Tennessee] and choose from the '''Census''' options. | All years available at the Family History Library. Do a '''Place Search''' for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitydetails&subject=362&subject_disp=Tennessee&columns=*,0,0 Tennessee] and choose from the '''Census''' options. | ||
==== Soundex ==== | ==== Soundex ==== | ||
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The 1910 Soundex is in two parts: 1 - Cities (Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville) and 2 - The rest of the state. Search both soundexes, if not found in the one you expected. | The 1910 Soundex is in two parts: 1 - Cities (Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville) and 2 - The rest of the state. Search both soundexes, if not found in the one you expected. | ||
==== Research Aids<br> ==== | ==== Research Aids<br> ==== | ||
'''Maps''' show the many boundary changes over the years. One publication that shows counties as they existed when Federal censuses were taken is: | '''Maps''' show the many boundary changes over the years. One publication that shows counties as they existed when Federal censuses were taken is: | ||
*Thorndale and Dollarhide’s [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=545087&disp=Map+guide+to+the+U%2ES%2E+Federal+census%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920]. Tennessee is represented on pages 314–325. | *Thorndale and Dollarhide’s [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=545087&disp=Map+guide+to+the+U%2ES%2E+Federal+census%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920]. Tennessee is represented on pages 314–325. | ||
== Special Censuses == | == Special Censuses == | ||
In addition to the "population schedules," the Federal government took other schedules, sometimes called "non-population schedules." These include:<br> | In addition to the "population schedules," the Federal government took other schedules, sometimes called "non-population schedules." These include:<br> | ||
'''Agricultural schedules: '''Few are at the Family History Library, with the following exception: | '''Agricultural schedules: '''Few are at the Family History Library, with the following exception: | ||
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*1890 Civil War Veterans Census, Tennesseans in Texas. Evanston, Illinois: n.p., 1978. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=976.4+X2e 976.4 X2e] 1890; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=114230&disp=1890+Civil+War+veterans+census%2C+Tennes++ 6087374].) | *1890 Civil War Veterans Census, Tennesseans in Texas. Evanston, Illinois: n.p., 1978. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=976.4+X2e 976.4 X2e] 1890; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=114230&disp=1890+Civil+War+veterans+census%2C+Tennes++ 6087374].) | ||
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== State Censuses == | == State Censuses == | ||
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== Territorial Censuses == | == Territorial Censuses == | ||
None exist, since Tennessee was included in North Carolina until 1790 and was never a territory. | None exist, since Tennessee was included in North Carolina until 1790 and was never a territory. | ||
== <br>Web Sites == | == <br>Web Sites == | ||