Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000

Discusses each decennial census conducted by the Census Bureau from 1790 to 2000, with reproductions & analyses of the questionnaires for each census. A wealth of material is discussed which gives insights into life in the U.S. at the time. Chapters: census questionnaires & instructions; availability of population schedules; availability of the 1930 censuses records; finding guides; state & territorial censuses; mortality schedules; population items on principal census questionnaires; a history of the decennial censuses; & individual histories of the U.S. censuses: 1790-2000. Appendixes: U.S. population & census cost; Nat. Archives & Records Admin. branches; availability of the 11th census; & bibliography. Comprehensive!!Donald L. Evans is the author of 'Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000' with ISBN 9780756729752 and ISBN 0756729750.