1940 Census of Population: Families
1940 Census of Population: Families
The four reports in this series are based on tabulations of samples of the population returns of the 1940 census, and cover the following topics.
- Types of families (Title page, Contents, and Introduction are in the PDF to the right.)
- Size of family and age of head
- Employment status
- Family wage or salary income in 1939
The term "type of family” is applied to the classification of families by sex and marital status of head and number of children in the family. Families are presented by type, cross-classified by family size, number of children under 10 and under 18 years old, tenure, and monthly rental value of home.
Types of Families; Regions and Cities of 1,000,000 or More
Size of Family and Age of Head; Regions and Cities of 1,000,000 or More
Employment Status; Regions and Cities of 1,000,000 or More
Family Wage or Salary Income in 1939; Regions and Cities of 1,000,000 or More
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A Note on Language
Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.
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1940 Census of Population and Housing: Families