Federal Census Schedules Compiled by: Paul M. Kankula NN8NN (non-copyrighted)

09 Jan 2015

Notes:

• Federal censuses were taken in SC at ten-year intervals beginning in 1790. They are available on microfilm through 1930.

• The 1890 schedules were destroyed, except those for Civil War veterans and widows, which are at the SC Department of Archives & History.

• Federal indexes are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, and 1870 in book format.

• Microfilm Soundex (phonetic) indexes are available for part of the 1880 and all of the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses.

• No colonial census have been preserved.

Researching in South Carolina can be especially difficult due to the unusual development of jurisdictional entities. Prior to the 1769 organization of seven judicial districts, Pendleton did not exist. From 1769 until 1789, the area known as Pendleton District lay within the unorganized Indian lands (though some maps show a portion was within the northern boundaries of Ninety-Six District). This Indian Land area had been taken from the Cherokee during the American Revolution. In 1786, Greenville County was carved from this area, and in 1789 Pendleton County was established. In 1791 the state was reorganized again, and nine districts existed: Washington, Pinckney, Ninety-Six, Orangeburg, Camden, Cheraws, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort. Washington District encompassed the counties of Pendleton and Greenville. In 1800, Washington District was abolished and Pendleton County became Pendleton District. In 1826 Pendleton District was divided into Pickens and Anderson Districts, hence all queries and research on this site will be limited to pre-1826. NOTE: Pickens District encompassed present-day Oconee and Pickens counties, while Anderson District encompassed present-day Anderson county. It wasn't until 1868 when the judicial districts were abolished that Oconee County was carved from Pickens District. (Submitted by: Victoria Proctor)

According to the National Archives and Records Administration the 1950 and later censuses are not available to the public use due to a statutory 72-year restriction on access for privacy reasons.

African American Census - South Carolina 

Available Census Microfilm at Anderson Library: Send E-Mail query for exact years available

Available Census Microfilm at Easley Library: Send E-Mail query for exact years available

Available Census Microfilm at Southern Wesleyan University: Send E-Mail query for exact years available

Available Census Microfilm at Walhalla Library: All years available for Oconee County

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ON-LINE CENSUS:

• 1790

• 1800

• 1810

• 1820 - Federal Census:  By Jean S. Bartlett & S-K Publications

• 1830 - Federal Census:  By Jean S. Bartlett & S-K Publications

• 1840

• 1850 - Federal Census: By S-K Publications

• 1860

• 1870

• 1880

• 1890 - Census records destroyed in a fire.

• 1900

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940 - Help make the 1940 Census available on-line, Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line

• 2010 - US Census Bureau Quick Facts

Abbeville County does have Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Abbeville Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Abbeville Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Abbeville Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Abbeville Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

NOTES:

ON-LINE CENSUS:

• 1790 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1800 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1810 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1820 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1830 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1840 - Present day Anderson County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.  

• 1850 - Index

• 1850 - Eastern Sub Division (part of Village of Williamston) - By Wendy Campbell-Herren

• 1860

• 1860 - Town of Williamston - Mineral Springs - By Wendy Campbell-Herren

• 1870

• 1870 - Williamston Township - By Wendy Campbell-Herren

• 1880

• 1880 - Williamston Township - By Wendy Campbell-Herren

• 1890 - Census records destroyed in a fire.

• 1900

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940 - Help make the 1940 Census available on-line, Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line

• 2010 - US Census Bureau Quick Facts

Anderson County does have Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Anderson Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Anderson Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anderson Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anderson Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

ON-LINE CENSUS:

• 1790 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1790 Federal Census:  By Mel Odom  (PDF Format)

• 1800 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1800 Federal Census:  By Peggy Brown-Chapman  (PDF Format)

• 1810 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1810 Federal Census:  By Peggy Brown-Chapman  (PDF Format)

• 1820 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1820 Federal Census:  By Mel Odom  (PDF Format)

• 1830 Federal Census:  By Mel Odom  (PDF Format)

• 1830 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1840 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1850 Federal Census:  By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1850 Federal Population Census:  By Mel Odom  (PDF Format)

• 1850 Federal Population / Agriculture / Slave Schedules:  By Mel Odom  (PDF Format)

• 1860

• 1870

• 1880

• 1890 - Census records destroyed in a fire.

• 1900

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940 (*)

• 2010 - US Census Bureau Quick Facts

Greenville County does have Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Greenville Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Greenville Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greenville Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greenville Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired

(*) = Unlike previous census years, images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be made available as free digital images at Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line.  The 1940 U.S. Census Community Project needs volunteers to create a free searchable index of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Individuals can provide expert help to transcribe census records from the counties/states where they live or have interest, creating an accurate, searchable index while at the same time generating excitement for volunteer activities.  The Greenville County Genealogical Society has signed up to be a 1940 Census Indexing Society.

NOTES:

• - Prior to 1783, no lawful White settlements were above present southern Anderson County border.

• - In 1785 a Treaty was signed to remove the Cherokee Indians from South Carolina.

• - In 1789 Pendleton County was formed as part of the 96 Judicial District from Indian Country.

• - In 1795 Pendleton County was placed in the Washington Judicial District.

• - In 1799, Pendleton County was named Pendleton District by the State legislature and Washington Judicial District was discontinued.

• - In 1816 another Treaty was signed to relinquish the adjacent Indian Territory land to Oconee County.

• - In 1826/27, Pendleton District was divided into the Anderson & Pickens Districts.

• - In 1868 the state legislature decided to change all districts to counties. 

• - Oconee County (est. 1868) represents part of old Pickens County & added Indian Land.

• - Pickens County (est. 1825) represents part of old Pickens District.

• - Anderson County (est. 1826) represents the old Anderson District.

• - In 1986, Pickens County annexed Oconee County land that included Clemson University and land extending SE to Anderson County.

ON-LINE CENSUS:

• 1790 - Present day Oconee County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1800 - Present day Oconee County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1810 - Present day Oconee County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1820 - Present day Oconee County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1830

• 1840

• 1850

• 1860

• 1870 - Federal Census for Townships:  Center, Chattooga, Keowee, Pulaski, Seneca, Wagoner & White Water - By  Ross E. Jones

•       1870 - Mortality Census

• 1880 - Federal Census for Townships:  Center, Chattooga, Keowee, Pulaski, Seneca, Tugaloo, Wagoner & White Water - By  Ross E. Jones

•       1880 - Mortality Census

• 1890 - Census records destroyed in a fire.

• 1900 - Federal Census for Townships:  Center-1, Center-2, Chattooga, Keowee-1, Keowee-2, Pulaski, Seneca-1, Seneca-2, Tugaloo-1, Tugaloo-2, Wagoner-1 & Wagoner-2- By  Ross E. Jones

• 1910 - Federal Census for Townships:  Center-East, Center-Northwest, Center-Southwest, Chattooga, Keowee-North, Keowee-South, Pulaski, Seneca-Northeast, Seneca-Southwest, Seneca-Town, Tugaloo-1, Tugaloo-2, Wagoner-East, Wagoner-West, Walhalla-Town, Westminster & White Water- By  Ross E. Jones

• 1920 - Federal Census Townships:  Center-Northwest, Center-Northeast, Center-Southwest, Center-Southeast, Chattooga, Keowee-North, Keowee-South, Pulaski, Seneca-Northwest, Seneca-Northeast, Seneca-Southwest, Seneca-Town, Tugaloo-1, Tugaloo-2, Wagoner-1, Wagoner-2, Wagoner-3, Walhalla-Town, Westminster-Town & White Water - By  Ross E. Jones

• 1930 - Federal Census for Townships:  Center-North, Center-Middle, Center-South, Center-Southeast, Chattooga, Keowee-West, Keowee-East, Pulaski, Seneca-Northeast, Seneca-West, Seneca-Southeast, Seneca-Town, Tugaloo-1, Tugaloo-2, Tugaloo-3, Wagoner-North, Wagoner-South, Wagoner-3, Walhalla-Town & White Water - By  Ross E. Jones

• 1940 - Federal Census for Townships:  ( UNDER CONSTRUCTION )  Center 37-1, Center 37-2, Center-37-3, Center-37-4, Center- 37-5,  Chattooga, Keowee, Lonsdale Mill, Newry, Pulaski, Seneca, Tugaloo, Wagner, West Union, Westminster & White Water - Ross E. Jones  (Note: A dark blue colored township name indicates that Ross has finished typing the area.  It does not mean that the US GenWeb Census Project at http://usgwcensus.org/ is ready to make the township records ready for viewing on-line.) 

• 2010 - US Census Bureau Quick Facts

Oconee County does have Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Oconee Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1870 and 1880. Oconee Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1870 and 1880. Oconee Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

NOTES:

• - Prior to 1783, no lawful White settlements were above present southern Anderson County border.

• - In 1785 a Treaty was signed to remove the Cherokee Indians from South Carolina.

• - In 1789 Pendleton County was formed as part of the 96 Judicial District from Indian Country.

• - In 1795 Pendleton County was placed in the Washington Judicial District.

• - In 1799, Pendleton County was named Pendleton District by the State legislature and Washington Judicial District was discontinued.

• - In 1816 another Treaty was signed to relinquish the adjacent Indian Territory land to Oconee County.

• - In 1826/27, Pendleton District was divided into the Anderson & Pickens Districts.

• - In 1868 the state legislature decided to change all districts to counties. 

• - Oconee County (est. 1868) represents part of old Pickens County & added Indian Land.

• - Pickens County (est. 1825) represents part of old Pickens District.

• - Anderson County (est. 1826) represents the old Anderson District.

• - In 1986, Pickens County annexed Oconee County land that included Clemson University and land extending SE to Anderson County.

ON-LINE CENSUS:

• 1790 - Present day Pickens County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1800 - Present day Pickens County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1810 - Present day Pickens County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1820 - Present day Pickens County was part of the Old Pendleton District formed in 1798 - By Paul R. Sarrett Jr.

• 1830 - Federal Census: By Bryce Castle and Michelle Pesola

• 1840

• 1850

• 1860 - Federal Census:  (Use Index pages to locate page number) - By Patricia A. Scott

• 1870 - Dacusville, Easley, Eastatoe, Garvin, Pickens, Pickensville, Pumpkintown & Salubrity Townships - By Judy Ballard

• 1880

• 1890 - Census records destroyed in a fire.

• 1900

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940 (*)

• 2010 - US Census Bureau Quick Facts

Pickens County does have Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Pickens Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Pickens Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Pickens Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Pickens Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

(*) = Unlike previous census years, images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be made available as free digital images at Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line.  The 1940 U.S. Census Community Project needs volunteers to create a free searchable index of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Individuals can provide expert help to transcribe census records from the counties/states where they live or have interest, creating an accurate, searchable index while at the same time generating excitement for volunteer activities.  The Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society has signed up to be a 1940 Census Indexing Society.