United States Census 1920

1920 Census

Dates: 1 January (2 weeks – 30 days)

Uniqueness: -Actual date of Census listed -Year of naturalization -If a farmer, it includes the corresponding farm schedule. -No separate schedule for the Indian population -More accurate listing of place of birth for those born in Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia or Turkey.

Problems: -Children born since 1 January were not to be listed. -An individual who was alive on January 1 but had since died would be listed. -Didn’t list some of the previous questions. (number of children, years of marriage, military service, unemployment)

States Covered: -All states, District of Columbia, and the Territories listed below

States Missing: (none)

Territories: Alaska Hawaii