Search the 1850 Census Records

Enter all the information you know about the individual you are seeking. You can enter a last name, first name, or both. For more results, enter only the first or last name. Note: If you are not sure how to spell the name, use the "Sounds Like" search below.

If you want to search for part of a name, enter only the beginning letters. For example, to find all last names beginning with MI, simply enter MI in the field. (Note, though, that the fewer letters you enter, the longer your search will take).

You can enter just the last name, just the first name, or both.

Last Name:

First Name:

This search is intended for use when you are not sure of the spelling of the individual's name. You can enter all or part of the last name, as close to the spelling as you can guess.

Last Name:

This search is intended for use when you are not sure of the spelling of the individual's name. You can enter all or part of the first name, as close to the spelling as you can guess.

First Name:

Enter a dwelling number for which you would like to view the residents. Note: All dwelling numbers are four digits. So if you are looking for dwelling number 82, enter 0082 for your search. All dwelling numbers under 1000 have at least one leading zero.

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