As with the 1790 U.S. Census, the 1820 U.S. Census reflects the resident status as of the first Monday in August, 1820.
| Information recorded on the 1820 U.S. Census:
* Name of head of family. * Number of free white males and females in the following age groups: * under 10 years, * 10 to 15 years, * 16 to 25 years, * (also 16 to 18 just free white males), * 26 to 45 years, including heads of families, * 45 years and upwards, including heads of families. * Number of foreigners not naturalized. * Number of male and female slaves. * Number of free colored persons in the following age groups: * under 14 years, * 14 to 25 years, * 26 to 44 years, * 45 years and upwards. * Number of all other free persons, except Indians not taxed. * Number of all persons (including slaves) engaged in agriculture, commerce and manufactures. |
The 1820 U.S. Census is available on microfilm, and can be purchased by check or money order from the National Archives at the following address: National Archives Trust Fund, P.O. Box 100793, Atlanta, GA, 30384-0793. The NATF will accept credit cards as payment. If paying by credit card, include the card number, expiration date and the cardholder's signature, and write to: National Archives Trust Fund, Cashier (NAT), 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5100, College Park, MD 20740-6001. You can also place an order by phone to: (800) 234-8861 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm est.
Pennsylvania returns are found on Microfilm Publication #M33. Bedford County is recorded on Roll #98. Cambria County is recorded on Roll #98. Huntingdon County is recorded on Roll #104. Somerset County is recorded in Roll #111.
