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Did anyone receive a long census form? |
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Posted by Joe on Mon Mar 15 19:55:18 2010 I understand most of us got only the ten-question census form: three initial questions, plus seven more about each person in the household. Again, I got the short form. Has anyone on this board received the long form, and what extra questions are on it?---- I have found ancestors' interesting answers on the enumerator's forms from 1880 to 1930, and I find it helpful that the questions changed a bit from decade to decade. In 1930, there was a yes-no question as to whether there was a radio in the house. In 1920, if I recall correctly, they asked monthly rent. The dates of immigration and naturalization were important to me. I did find one friend-of-friend in the 1900-1920 era who added only 8 years to her age every ten! This time, Question 3 gives four possible answers about renting, or owning mortgage free or owning with a mortgage, or occupied without payment of rent. No question about employment. Finished in ten minutes! |
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