US Federal Census 1840 Overview
The 1840 census gives the name of head of household and the number of people living in the home with them listed under certain age ranges. The 1840 census can be quite helpful and with a few other records can help one figure out if you have the correct family and missing children. There is a little hidden record on the second page that shows veterans from the Revolutionary War. It gives their name and age.
US Federal Census 1840 Charts
Click on the image below to go to the National Archives for a printable form for the 1840 census.
Below are some fun facts about what you might find in the 1840 census, which states had censuses taken, and the length of time the census taker had to take the census.
US Federal Census 1840 Fun Facts
US Federal Census 1840 Challenges
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