Is the 1920 census available?
The results of the 1920 census revealed a major and continuing shift of the population of the United States from rural to urban areas. No apportionment was carried out following the 1920 census; representatives elected from rural districts worked to derail the process, fearful of losing political power to the cities.
How can I access US Census records for free?
http://1940census.archives.gov. Online subscription services are available to access the 1790–1940 census records and many public libraries provide access to these services free-of-charge. Contact your local library to inquire if it has subscribed to one of these services.
What was the date of the 1920 census?
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census was the fourteenth enumeration of the United States population. While the official enumeration date was January 1, 1920 and marshalls had an entire month to complete their work, more Americans seemed preoccupied with the sports page!
What was the purpose of the Census Act of 1919?
Additionally, it argued that more people would be at home in January than in April. The census act designated a three-year decennial census period, beginning July 1, 1919, during which time the Census Bureau was authorized to hire an increased work force at its Washington, DC headquarters and created a special field force to collect the data.
What do the census records reveal about people?
Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do the U.S. federal censuses. The population schedules are successive “snapshots” of Americans that depict where and how they were living at particular periods in the past.
When did the census of Agriculture and livestock take place?
The act further ordered a census of agriculture and livestock in 1925, repeated every ten years thereafter, and strengthened for penalties for those who refused to supply information or who supplied false information.