The 1840 census contains the same information as the 1830: name of head of household; number of free white males and females in age categories: 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100, over 100; number of slaves and free colored persons in age categories, categories for deaf, dumb, and blind persons and aliens; town (or district) and county of residence.This census adds to the above: Revolutionary War pensioners and their ages; number engaged in mining, agriculture, commerce, manufacturing and trade, navigation of the ocean, navigation of canals, lakes and rivers, learned professions and engineers; number in schools; number in family over 21 who cannot read and write; number of insane.
Tennessee - The 1840 schedules are intact!
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