The 1800 census was begun on 4 August 1800. The count was to be completed within nine months. Most 1800 census entries are arranged in the order of visitation, but some have been rearranged to appear in alphabetical order by initial letter of the surname. The 1800 census records are useful in identifying the locality to be searched for other types of records for a named individual. Free men of color are listed as heads of household by name.
Slaves appear in age groupings by name of owner.
By combining those age groupings with probate inventories and tax list data, it is sometimes possible to determine names of other family members and the birth order of those individuals. To see a list of what is available in this database collection, click here .