The Twelfth U.S. Census ~ 1900

 

  The 1900 U.S. Census reflects the resident status as of the 1st of June, 1900.

     Information recorded on the 1900 U.S. Census:
     *  Name of state, county and village, town, city, township
            or district.
     *  Name of the census enumerator.
     *  Dwelling (or house) Number.
     *  Family Number.
     *  Name of every person residing in this dwelling
            as of 01 June, 1900.
     *  Relationship of every person to the head of the family.
     *  Month and year of birth, and age at last birthday
            of every person residing in this dwelling.
     *  Sex of every person residing in this dwelling.
     *  Color/Race (i.e. white, black, mulatto, Chinese or Indian)
            of every person residing in this dwelling.
     *  Marital status (i.e. single, married, widowed, or divorced).
     *  If a mother is listed, then the number of years married,
            number of children born to that marriage,
            and number of children living.
     *  Place of birth or every person residing in this dwelling.
     *  Place of birth of father and mother.
     *  Indication of citizenship.
     *  If a member of the family is foreign born, then the year
            of immigration and the number of years in the
            United States.
     *  The citizenship status of foreign born individuals
            over the age of 21.
     *  Indication of whether person attended school
            within the year.
     *  Indication of ability to read, write and speak English.
     *  Occupation and number of months employed.
     *  Indication of whether home is owned or rented.
     *  Indication of whether home is a farm
     *  Indication of whether home is mortgaged.

 

  The 1900 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 #T623. Bedford County is recorded on Rolls #1375 and #1376. Blair County is recorded on Rolls #1381 and #1382. Cambria County is recorded on Rolls #1388 and #1389. Fulton County is recorded in Roll #1412. Huntingdon County is recorded on Roll #1414. Somerset County is recorded in Rolls #1486 and #1487.