Keith:
Enumeration district boundaries changed with each census and, further, not
every location was divided into enumeration districts in every census. ED's
are a method of dividing a heavily populated area into sections that could
be covered by a designated enumerator. The reason they're impor
Yes, the Enumeration Districts are different for each census. As the
population of the US grew, more and more EDs were needed in each census.
Also, in 10 years time, governments decide they've learned how to do things
better (whether they have or not), and so things are done differently.
Identi
Keith,
The ED (Enumeration District) does not appear until the 1880 census, so you
are on track. Prior to 1880, you use the township.
I suggest that you read through the census chapter of Elizabeth Shown Mills'
_Evidence Explained_ (often referred to on these lists as "EE.") She gives a
thorough
I believe EDs did not come into use until 1880.
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:53 PM, GeoSci <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The previous discussions have lead me to continue sourcing the Film
> numbers, etc.and (in addition) the Enumeration District, Dwelling and
> Family. For some of my family - I am l
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