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Census

Historical Background

Microdata for most census through 19th and early 20th century did not survive, and were destroyed by choice or by chance.

Nationwide censuses from 1986-present day have survived.

Information Recorded in the Records

1848 Census: Includes the following key fields:

• Name
• Relationship to head of household
• Gender
• Age
• Legal Status (free, slave, or emancipated slave)
• Nationality
• Ethnicity
• Religion
• Place of Origin
• Occupation
• School enrollment for male children
• Infirmities
• Physical Description (in rural provinces)