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The 1820 census was taken on August 7, 1820. The Census Act of March 14, 1820, required more detailed population inquiries than previous censuses. This was the first census to ask if respondents were engaged in agriculture, commerce, or manufacturing.
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1820 Census Schedule

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Census History Staff | Last Revised: February 25, 2013