December 10, 2011

African Americans in the 1870 Census Index


This database contains an alphabetical index of approximately 660,000 African American individuals who were enumerated in the 1870 federal census returns. Areas represented include Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, as well as the counties containing the cities of Baltimore, Chicago, New York City, and St. Louis.

Listings Include:
- Name
- Sex
- Age
- Birthplace
- State
- County and Locality of Residence At The Time of The Census
- National Archives Microfilm Series, Roll, and Page Number.