1950

Census questions as they appeared on the schedule or questionairre.

Questions Options Appearing on Schedule or Questionairre Instructions to Marshalls and Assistant Marshalls Column/Question Number
Race
Twenty Censuses: Population and Housing Questions 1790-1980. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1979. pp.66		 White (W), Negro (Neg), Indian (Ind), Japanese (Jap), Chinese (Chi), Filipino (Fil), Other race--spell out. (pp. 66)

 

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What State (or foreign country) was he born in?
Twenty Censuses: Population and Housing Questions 1790-1980. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1979. pp. 66		   If born outside the Continental United States, enter name of Territory, possession, or foreign country (pp. 66) 13

Is he naturalized?
Twenty Censuses: Population and Housing Questions 1790-1980. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1979. pp. 66

   Yes, No, or AP for born abroad of American parents (pp. 66) 14

What country were his father and mother born in?
Twenty Censuses: Population and Housing Questions 1790-1980. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1979. pp. 66

   Enter US or names of Territory, possession, or foreign country (pp. 66) 25