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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_United_States_Census 1940 U.S. Census] is the most recent census available for public viewing. This is the first census to date that indicates who provided the information to the census taker. This is designated by a circle with an x in it.
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_United_States_Census 1940 U.S. Census] is the most recent census available for public viewing. This is the first census to date that indicates who provided the information to the census taker. This is designated by a circle with an x in it.
===Bonuses===
When viewing U.S. Census Records, often times pleasant surprises may be found. For example, usually specific occupations are not listed prior to the 1850 U.S. Census. Yes, there are columns to indicate the number of people in agriculture, manufacturing, commerce, etc. on the early U.S. Census Records. However, for the [[Wooster, Ohio|Town of Wooster]], [[Wayne County, Ohio]] in the 1820 U.S. Census, there were two pages that listed specific occupations.
* Levi {{Surname|Cox}}, Recorder of Wayne County
* Joel {{Surname|Harry}}, Inn Keeper
* Samuel {{Surname|Quinby}}, Receiver of Public Money
* John {{Surname|Patton}}, Inn Keeper
* Moses {{Surname|Owen}}, Constable
* Samuel {{Surname|Knapp}}, Clerk to Commissioner
* Thos. {{Surname|Barr}}, Presbyterian Preacher
* Joseph {{Surname|Barkendull}}, Sheriff of Wayne County
* John {{Surname|Yergan}}, Butcher
* Francis H. {{Surname|Foltz}}, Treasurer of Wayne County
* Wm. {{Surname|Larwill}}, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
* Elizabeth {{Surname|Jones}}, Inn Keeper
* Cyrus {{Surname|Spink}}, County Auditor
===Pitfalls===
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