Not a complete list of counties only those with online census records. Foreignborn whites by census tract, new york city, 1920. Territories alaska, hawaii, american samoa, the canal zone, guam, puerto rico and virgin islands. American professional football league is formed in 1920. The state of new york was established as part of the united states on july 26, 1788, making it the 11th to join the union. There are printed indexes for the 1790 through 1870 censuses, and soundex indexes on microfilm for 1880. Your census questions answered by our genealogy experts. They also feature images, including maps, illustrations of buildings, and advertisements. This microfilm is not available for sale from nara. Data is available under the my communitys health tab. New york city directories record the names and addresses of city residents, businesses, churches, schools, police stations, courts, and other government offices, as well as the names of individuals associated with those institutions. Binghamton 1920 automobile blue book 117k buffalo 1880 park system from report on the social statistics of cities, compiled by george e. The format and information in the 1920 census schedules closely resemble. Introduction this page lists microfilmed city directories available at national archives building, 700 pennsylvania ave.
For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the new york page in the live roots catalog. National archives microfilm publication t1224 describes ed boundaries as they were in 1920. The following article explores the history and research uses of the census, comparing population and slave schedules with published and unique items from collections at the new york public library that describe the history of the federal census, and the people it. Each census can prove to be invaluable in painting a portrait of a family at a particular new york census records read more. Of the many odd things about new yorkers, there is this. Here is some fiction set in new york city between the postcivil war gaslight era and the jazz age of the 1920s. When the united states first became a sovereign country in 1776, philadelphia was its most populous city.
A state compendium was issued for each of the 48 states and the district of columbia. This will give you 10 free credits allowing you to view 10 directories on the site. Statistical sources for demographic studies of greater new york, 1920. Thanks in no small part to the harlem renaissance, the manhattan. In addition to counting the inhabitants of an area, the census generally collects other vital information, such as names, ages, citizenship status, and ethnic background. Total population by census tract, new york city, 1920. New york city, new york online historical directories. Statistics of population, occupations, agriculture, manufactures, and mines and quarries for the state, counties, and cities.
Well, ancestry and family search supposedly have the 1892 census, but neither contains new york county manhattan. For a list of microform and book indexes for the population schedules of new york see new york population schedule. This was the fourteenth census conducted since 1790. Tips for searching nonfederal new york census records. For the ny state census use the microfilm in room 119 or use the familysearch database. This amounts to about 40% of new york states population and a similar percentage of the metropolitan regional population. New york, census of inmates in almshouses and poorhouses, 1830 1920 ancestry. Lds genealogy wayne county census records new york state census, 1892 wayne county new york state census, 1905 wayne county wayne county, ny 1880 census records search wayne county, ny wayne county census partials, part 1 washington county, ny censusdesignated places 1810 ontario county census ontario. Name index of population schedules listing inhabitants of the united states in 1920. Census information, new york county manhattan, ny rootsweb. Total population by census tract new york city, 1920 population total5,620,480 20,000 or more 15,000 to 19,999 10,000 to 14,999 5,000 to 9,999 2,500 to 4,999.
Statistical sources for demographic studies of greater new. Also includes information about census substitutes such as tax lists, voter registrations, military lists, deed indexes. List of most populous cities in the united states by. Census maps for the 1920 census are also available on table 7. Circa 1930 city directories available at nara national. The 2020 census marks the 24th time that the united states has counted its population since 1790. New york state censuses and substitutes amazon link this book identifies 448 state census originals for new yorks 62 counties, located at 68 different new york repositories, plus transcripts, extracts, and indexes in print. Popular new york history books meet your next favorite book.
Census estimates dating july 1, 2019 up from 8,175,3 in 2010. This database is an index to the passenger lists of ships arriving from foreign ports at the port of new york from 18201957. Farfrom being a book for specialists, however, it is designed to bring manhattan and its hotels of this era to life for all those who have been captivated by the electric excitement of the place. You could also try the 1920 and 192021 new york city directories, available via the family history library film numbers 160614142 and 140408990 and online 1920 at the subscription website fold3. Fiction set in turnofthecentury new york city 61 books. National atlas 1970 159k new york city original scale 1. Life in 1920s new york, defined by its sights and sounds, was. The new york census research data center provides access to census data. The blind and deafmutes in the united states, 1920. Geological survey 1897 910k portland, oregon 1917 automobile blue book, 1917, vol.
New york, passenger and crew lists including castle garden and ellis island, 18201957. Pleasantville, new jersey 1920 automobile blue book, 1920, vol. New york residents are included in censuses from 1790 through 1920. Using the street index for the 1910 census for new york city, 476 grand was listed for e. Note that, in 1790, new york city consisted of the entire. This database is a comprehensive index of more than 600,000 individuals who are found in various new york records between 1675 and 1920 in the united states. The city boasted nearly six million residents and served as a booming center for immigrants and migrants entering the through road, rail, and boats. News about census, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. The new york genealogical and biographical record, vol. The early indices are arranged alphabetically only by the first letter of the. A statistical analysis of the data obtained at the fourteenth decennial census. Laidlaw walter statistical sources for demographic studies of greater new york 1920 minnesota population center national historical geographic information system historical census browser umversity of vngima, geospafial and statistical data center new york city department of city planning population.
Manhattan and the bronx are listed together, brooklyn and queens are listed together, and richmond staten island has its own list. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Use the interactive census factfinder to create population profiles from the 2000 census by census tract s or by community. The state data center has deposited copies of some census computer tapes at the state library, which circulate under normal state library circulation. New york city including all boroughs telephone directory. In order to view directories at historic map works, you must register for free. At the reference desk in rooms 121 and 119, howard jensens book can be used to convert. Between 1920 and 1930, central harlems black population more than doubled, skyrocketing from 32.
New york city directories nypl digital collections. I found a huge variety of examples ranging from hilarious to sad. The new york state data center of the department of economic development, the states lead agency with the census bureau, has all the computer tape file information for new york state since 1980. Rolls 4160 of descriptions of census enumeration districts, 18301890 and 19101950 t1224 identify the enumeration district number assigned within the state, county, and city for the 1920 census.
This database contains an index and images of the 1915 new york state census. Population schedules state censuses were taken at tenyear intervals from 1825 through 1875 and again in 1892, 1905 1915, and 1925 federal censuses are taken every 10 years. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. In the 19101911 city directory for new york city manhattan and bronx boroughs, david goetz, an expressman, was listed at 476 grand. A census is an official enumeration of the population in a particular area. The end of world war i welcomed a new era in new york one in which jazz, illegal booze, gangs, commerce, and culture flourished. New york state census records 18251925 information. New york city is the most populous city in the united states, with an estimated 8,336,817 people living in the city, according to u. The 1790 schedules are available in print and microfilm. With the population 19,378,102 approx, ny ranks the 3rd most populous state in the united states as stated by the 2010 us census bureau. It would change its name to the national football league in 1922. The new york state library holds the federal decennial census of new york state for the years 17901930, except for 1890. Searching the census by new york city address new york public.
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