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On this day in 1790, the first United States Census began

On this day in 1790, the first United States Census began, fulfilling the Constitution’s requirement of a population count. The census was (and still is) important in determining representation. The first census asked only six questions and didn't record any names aside from the head of household. Did you know? In every census from 1790-to […]

Recurring

On this day in 1790, the first United States Census began

On this day in 1790, the first United States Census began, fulfilling the Constitution’s requirement of a population count. The census was (and still is) important in determining representation. The first census asked only six questions and didn't record any names aside from the head of household. Did you know? In every census from 1790-to […]