Is there a 1880 US Census?

The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880 for the general population of the United States. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or fewer.

What did the 1880 census show?

The 1880 census determined the resident population of the United States to be 50,189,209, an increase of 30.2 percent over the 38,555,983 persons enumerated during the 1870 census. The 1880 census also led to the discovery of the Alabama paradox.

How many US states in 1880?

38
POP Culture: 1880

The 1880 Census	10 Largest Urban Places
Percent increase of population from 1870 to 1880:	26.0	847,170
Official Enumeration Date:	June 1	566,663
Number of States:	38	503,185
Cost:	$5,791,000	362,839

What was the Bureau of census in 1880?

Census Office by United States. Bureau of the Census; United States. National Archives and Records Service “Photographed in microfilm lab, Bureau of Census.” by United States. Bureau of the Census; United States.

Where can I find the 1890 census records?

The forms used to survey Indians also recorded the tribe and/or band. Most of the 1890 population schedules were badly damaged by a fire in the Commerce Department Building in January 1921. You can learn about which records are available on the microfilm roll lists .

When was the first census of population taken?

The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and has been taken every ten years since. Because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census, the most recent year available is 1940.

What was Alaska included in the 1880 census?

Non-organized Alaska was also enumerated, but the “Indian Territory” (now Oklahoma) was not enumerated for non-Indians. Enumerators (census takers) collected the following information for each household: Personal (sex, race, age, marital status, ability to read and write, birthplace, and birthplace of parents)