The 1800 census was the second census of the United States. It commenced on the first Monday in August (Aug. 4, 1800) and lasted for nine months. It included 13 states - Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont (U.S. Census Bureau).
The 1800 census didn’t have numbered boxes for the information. The census takers knew what information whet where, but looking at it today it is very difficult to understand. Having an outline can be very helpful.
First, you will see the name of the head of the household. From there on you will see only numbers, which is indicating how many are in the household or owned by the head of household.
From the section beside the head of households name is a section called “Free White Males” and it has five subsections; (under 10, 10-15, 16-25, 26-44, 45 and over).
Next is the “Free White Females” section and it has five subsections (under 10, 10-15, 16-25, 26-44, 45 and over). The next section is “All other Free Persons,” and lastly, “Slaves”.
The 1800 census didn’t have numbered boxes for the information. The census takers knew what information whet where, but looking at it today it is very difficult to understand. Having an outline can be very helpful.
First, you will see the name of the head of the household. From there on you will see only numbers, which is indicating how many are in the household or owned by the head of household.
From the section beside the head of households name is a section called “Free White Males” and it has five subsections; (under 10, 10-15, 16-25, 26-44, 45 and over).
Next is the “Free White Females” section and it has five subsections (under 10, 10-15, 16-25, 26-44, 45 and over). The next section is “All other Free Persons,” and lastly, “Slaves”.
