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What years did Illinois have a state census?

What years did Illinois have a state census?

Statewide Illinois Census records that exist are 1800 (missing), 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. There are Industry and Agriculture Schedules 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Are there any 1890 census records?

The United States census of 1890 was taken beginning June 2, 1890 but most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed in 1921 when a building caught fire and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records….

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What was asked on the 1880 census?

For each person in every household, the census asked the number of the dwelling house and the family, in order of visitation; the person’s name; whether the person was white, black, mulatto, Indian, or Chinese; his or her sex and age, and the month of birth if born within the year; the person’s relationship to the head …

Where can I find the 1890 census in Illinois?

The 1890 census was destroyed, except for a few names from Mound Township, McDonough County. All other Illinois federal censuses from 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 are available to the public. Original 1880 population schedules are at the Illinois State Archives.

What happened to the 1810 census in Illinois?

The 1800 census is lost, and only Randolph County remains from the 1810 census. The 1890 census was destroyed, except for a few names from Mound Township, McDonough County. All other Illinois federal censuses from 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 are available to the public.

What are the years of the US Census in Illinois?

All other Illinois federal censuses from 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 are available to the public. Original 1880 population schedules are at the Illinois State Archives. The 1850 Edgar County census specifies residents’ counties of birth.

What information is on the 1910 census schedule?

The 1910 census schedules record the following information for each person: name relationship to head of household sex color or race age at last birthday marital status length of present marriage if a mother, number of children and number of living children place of birth place of birth of parents