United States Census 1810

Content
The 1810 Census was taken beginning 6 Aug 1810, for 10 months. The following information, in addition to the name of the head of the household, was recorded by the census taker:


 * Free white males under 10
 * Free white males 10-16
 * Free white males 16-26
 * Free white males 26-45
 * Free white males 45 and over
 * Free white females under 10
 * Free white females 10-16
 * Free white females 16-26
 * Free white females 26-45
 * Free white females 45 and over
 * Others free or Indian
 * Slaves

Clues in Census Records, 1790-1840

Value
The 1810 Census can be used to:


 * Identify locality
 * Distinguish target family from others of same name
 * Help determine family size
 * Locate possible relatives with same name
 * Identify neighbors
 * Identify slaveholders
 * Identify name variations
 * Free men of color listed as head of household
 * Slaves in age group by name of owner

Clues in Census Records, 1790-1840

Unique Features and Problems

 * 1) No printed form or paper provided
 * 2) Only number of slaves accounted for, not ages
 * 3) Indians that were not taxed were not included.

States and Territories Covered
States

Territories

(May have some type of substitute list or an area covering a county)


 * Illinois
 * Indiana (inc. Michigan)
 * Louisiana
 * Mississippi
 * Ohio
 * Orleans

Where to Find the Records
The 1810 Federal Census is available online.

Online
 * 1810 United States Federal Census (Ancestry) ($)
 * (FamilySearch) - free

Websites

 * Clues in Census Records, 1790-1840