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 A Closer Look at the 1870 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy Research As I had mentioned previously, census records can give you a plethora of information for your genealogy research. They can give you the most details about a person and their family than any other record and can give you a snapshot of how they were living at a particular time; after starting with what you know now, the first step in genealogy research, the census records are the best starting point in your next step of research. They offer an enormous amount of information that will start you off and lead you to many of your next steps. Not only can you find the standard information on your ancestor like their name, age, birthplace, and residence; you can find so much more! Follow me in this series where I focus on the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Federal Census Records, in which the 1870 census will be the topic of today. The 1870 U.S. Census: This was the third U.S. Census that listed EVERY household member by name and had detailed categories, and just as in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, it was enumerated starting on June 1st. The data taken for this census had reflected the changes that occurred as a result of the Civil War.  Screenshot of Part of the 1870 U.S. Census Form, Courtesy of the National Archives Website This census had some of the same categories as the 1850 and 1860 censuses such as including ALL household members’ names; their ages, sex, color, and place of birth; whether they were deaf/mute, blind, insane or “idiotic”(underdeveloped mentally); whether any of the household members were married or attended school within the year; occupation information; literacy information; and the value of any real estate and personal estate (1860) owned.
There were no longer details of whether they were a pauper (relied on charity or local welfare, such as a poor fund or an almshouse) or a convict. Some new categories were added, along with a slight change to a previous category. The “Value of Estate Owned” was slightly changed to the “Value of Real Estate Owned”; they added a “Parentage” Category, an “Education” Category, and a “Constitutional Relations” Category This census now had also included much more detailed categories and information such as 2 new race details added, which included Chinese and Indian (Native American😊), along with White, Black (African American😊) and Mulatto; the occupations of ALL household members regardless of sex or age; the literacy of ALL, instead of just each over the age of 20; if anyone in the household had parents born in another country, the MONTH of any births or marriages of that year, any male CITIZENS 21 and over, and any males 21 and over denied the right to vote (such as from not being a citizen, participating in a rebellion or another crime, etc.). Tip: Use the data on this census to see how your family’s life was affected from the Civil War such as if they changed their occupation, if they migrated due to the Civil War, or if there was a life lost from the war, and more! Just as previously mentioned, the relationships of each person in the household were not shown, so be careful assuming the young ones were children; they could have been nieces, nephews, laborers, children taken in, etc.; the same also goes for any others listed. 😉 Once again, depending on where and by whom the census was taken, I usually don’t find this census filled out consistently, and the last categories are underreported, but if it is, then you have a lot of details to help you in your research! EVERY detail/clue helps in genealogy! 😉 Follow my other posts on the U.S. Census in Genealogy Records below: The 1920 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look The 1910 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look A Closer Look at the 1900 U.S. Census in Genealogy Research The 1890 U.S. Census: A Tragic and Sad Loss! The 1880 U.S. Census: A Closer Look at the Even Better Census! The 1860 U.S. Census: A Closer Look The 1850 U.S. Census: One of the Golden Genealogy Records Check out more information about the U.S. Census on the National Archives and Records Administration website! P.S... My older site theme does not support the "Leave a Reply" field labels; if you'd like to leave a comment on a blog, the fields are: Name, Email, Site (if you'd like), and Comment, the standard fields 😉 This post is a participant in the Genealogy Blog Party!  Have you seen Ancestry.com’s new deep dive into the life of your ancestor feature for the 1930 and 1940 U.S. Census yet? I’ve got to say, it’s pretty darn cool! It seems to be only for the 1930 and 1940 U.S. Censuses so far, and I hope it eventually covers All of the U.S. Censuses! It would be even more cool if they added that feature to ALL the documents, but that would obviously be TREMENDOUS work! It is a great feature for beginners because it walks them through every detail that they could miss in those censuses, and it is like having a mini lesson in the details featured in those censuses! It is also just fun for all levels! You can use this feature by viewing the actual census image. For the 1930 U.S. Census, they walk you through your ancestor’s home ownership, education, occupation, their home, birthplace, age, radio ownership, and marriage status. For the 1940 U.S. Census, they walk you through your ancestor’s address, home ownership, household, age, education, birthplace, occupation, hours worked and income. They also give you links to the street view of the addresses now on Google maps, compare the rental amount or home value from then to now for you, and compare their income then to nowadays! Of course, the feature may be off on how household members are related, but it can’t do everything! 😉 Go into Ancestry.com, and give it a try now for some fun! Learn about more genealogy resources you can use in your research in Genealogy Resources. I'd love to read your comments on this new feature! PS: My older site theme does not support the "Leave a Reply" field labels; if you'd like to leave a comment on a blog, the fields are: Name, Email, Site (if you'd like), and Comment, the standard fields 😉 This Post is a participant in the Genealogy Blog Party! ←Back to Genealogy Resources Page Other related genealogy resources from Ancestry.com that may be of interest:
 A Closer Look at the 1860 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy Research Census records can give you a plethora of information for your genealogy research. They can give you the most details about a person and their family than any other record and can give you a snapshot of how they were living at a particular time; after starting with what you know now, the first step in genealogy research, the census records are the best starting point in your next step of research. They offer an enormous amount of useful information that will start you off and lead you to many of your next steps in building your family tree. Not only can you find the standard information on your ancestor like their name, age, birthplace, and residence; you can find so much more! Depending on the census record, you can also find their address, their occupation, their parents’ birthplaces, their citizenship status, their year of immigration, their marriage info, their military service info, how many children they have, others living in the household and their info, the value of their home and personal belongings, and more! In this series, I will be focusing on the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Federal Census Records, and today’s topic will be the 1860 Census. The 1860 U.S. Census: This was the second U.S. Census that listed EVERY (free) household member by name and had detailed categories.  Screenshot of Part of the 1860 U.S. Census Form, Courtesy of the National Archives This census had the same categories as the 1850 census such as including ALL household members’ names; their ages, sex, color, and place of birth; whether they were deaf/mute, blind, insane or “idiotic”(underdeveloped mentally); whether they were a pauper (relied on charity or local welfare, such as a poor fund or an almshouse) or a convict, whether any of the household members were married or attended school within the year; occupation information; the literacy of each over the age of 20; and the value of any real estate owned, but now also included the new category of the value of their personal estate, and occupation information for all males and females over the age of 15, instead of just the males.
Once again, the relationships of each person in the household were not shown, so be careful assuming the young ones were children; they could have been nieces, nephews, laborers, children taken in, etc.; the same also goes for any others listed. 😉 Depending on where and by whom the census was taken, I usually don’t find this census filled out consistently, and the last category is underreported, but if it is, then you have a lot of details to help you in your research! EVERY detail/clue helps in genealogy! 😉 Follow my other posts on the U.S. Census under the Genealogy Records category and below: The 1920 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look The 1910 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look A Closer Look at the 1900 U.S. Census in Genealogy Research The 1890 U.S. Census: A Tragic and Sad Loss! The 1880 U.S. Census: A Closer Look at the Even Better Census! The 1870 U.S. Census: A Closer Look The 1850 U.S. Census: One of the Golden Genealogy records Check out more information about the U.S. Census on the National Archives and Records Administration website! P.S... My older site theme does not support the "Leave a Reply" field labels; if you'd like to leave a comment on a blog, the fields are: Name, Email, Site (if you'd like), and Comment, the standard fields 😉 Remember, make sure you have a paper trail to back up your family stories...until then, take them with a grain of salt 😉  Follow more Genealogy Tips of the Day here: Genealogy Quick Tips
This post is a participant in the Genealogy Blog Party!  A Closer Look at the 1850 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy Research Census records can give you a plethora of information for your genealogy research. Not only can you find the standard information on your ancestor like their name, age, birthplace, and residence; you can find so much more! Depending on the census record, you can also find their address, their occupation, their parents’ birthplaces, their citizenship status, their year of immigration, their marriage info, their military service info, how many children they have, others living in the household and their info, the value of their home and personal belongings, and more! In this series, I will be focusing on the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Federal Census Records, and today will be starting with the 1850 Census. The 1850 U.S. Census: This was the first U.S. census that listed EVERY (free) household member by name and had detailed categories, and it is one of the best starting points in genealogy!  Part of the 1850 U.S. Census Form, Courtesy of the National Archives This census included ALL household members’ names; their ages, sex, color, and place of birth; whether they were deaf/mute, blind, insane or “idiotic”; whether they were a pauper or a convict, whether any of the household members were married or attended school within the year; the occupation of all males over the age of 15; the literacy of each over the age of 20; and the value of any real estate owned.
The relationships of each person in the household were not shown, so be careful assuming the young ones were children; they could have been nieces, nephews, laborers, children taken in, etc.; the same also goes for any others listed. 😉 Depending on where and by whom the census was taken, this census isn't always filled out consistently, but if it is, then you have a lot of details to help you in your research! Make sure you document EVERY detail you find on the census, because EVERY detail/clue helps in genealogy! 😉 Follow my other posts on the U.S. Federal Census records below, to help you in your research, and under the Genealogy Records category: The 1950 U.S. Census: A Post War Snapshot into the Lives of Our Ancestors! The 1940 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: Reflecting on the Great Depression The 1930 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look The 1920 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look The 1910 U.S. Census Record in Genealogy: A Closer Look A Closer Look at the 1900 U.S. Census in Genealogy Research The 1890 U.S. Census: A Tragic and Sad Loss! The 1880 U.S. Census: A Closer Look at the Even Better Census! The 1870 U.S. Census: A Closer Look The 1860 U.S. Census: A Closer Look Check out more information about the U.S. Census on the National Archives and Records Administration website! P.S... My older site theme does not support the "Leave a Reply" field labels; if you'd like to leave a comment on a blog, the fields are: Name, Email, Site (if you'd like), and Comment, the standard fields 😉 ←Back to Genealogy Resources Page |
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