Census Variables

The Early Indicators project has attempted to find census records whenever there has been enough information from other sources indicating where to initiate a search. Variables available for census records from 1850, 1860, 1870, 1900, and 1910 are listed below. To read a more detailed description of any of these variables, please click on its individual link. An overview of the census records variables can also be found by reading the Table of the Principal Variables.

  • State
  • Name
  • County
  • Relation to Head
  • Name of Town/Township
  • Gender
  • Political Ward
  • Color
  • Institution
  • Age
  • Enumeration Date
  • Month, Year, & Place of Birth
  • Supervisor's District
  • Marital Status
  • Enumeration District
  • Children
  • Post Office
  • Parents' Birthplace
  • Sheet Number
  • Immigration/Naturalization
  • Page Number
  • Occupation
  • Library Call Number
  • Employment Status
  • Street Address
  • Wealth Status
  • House Number
  • Education
  • Dwelling Number
  • Literacy
  • Family Number
  • Language
  • Farm Schedule Number
  • Property Home Ownership
  • Disability
  • Veteran