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  1. The United States census (plural censuses or census) is a census that is legally mandated by the Constitution of the United States. It takes place every ten years. The first census after the American Revolution was taken in 1790 under Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. There have been 23 federal censuses since that time. [1]

    • United States
    • August 2, 1790; 233 years ago
    • Decennial
    • April 1, 2020; 3 years ago
  2. Feb 6, 2023 · 1810. August 6. 1800. August 4. 1790. August 2. *Note: From 1790 - 1820 the Enumeration Date was the first Monday in August. April 1 has been the Enumeration Date since 1930. The Enumeration Date is the "as of" date which recorded an individuals residence as of this date and not when the enumeration actually took place.

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  4. DECEMBER 10, 1869 Wyoming becomes the first state to give women the fght to vote. MARCH 1870 The 1 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives the right to vote to al men, regardless Of race. OCTOBER 8—10, 1871 A fire kl Is 300 people. destroys more than 3 square miles. and leaves 100.000 homeless in Chicago.

  5. Mar 7, 2022 · As for the original purpose of U.S. census, it was to determine the correct number of delegates to the House of Representatives for each state. Over the years, the U.S. census has expanded to collect additional data, such as race and density status. This gave the census much more utility as a government tool. For instance, it allows the federal ...

  6. The United States Census Bureau ( USCB ), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States.

  7. 2 days ago · The U.S. Census has been conducted decennially since 1790 and is mandated by the constitution to count every U.S. resident. Census records are restricted for a period of 72 years, which makes the 1940 census the most current available collection. In 2022 the 1950 census will be released for public use.

  8. 1870 census. In 1870, census takers asked individuals whether their parents were born outside the U.S. They also asked whether the individual had been born or married within the year. 1850 census. The 1850 census was the first to list the name of every individual in a household. Each entry includes an age, gender, race, and birthplace.

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