Within this index, you'll encounter records of about 200,000 Tennessee heads of households and approximately 960,000 individuals.
The 1850 census is frequently regarded as the inaugural modern census, as it introduced enhanced methods for gathering information. Enumerators were furnished with printed instructions for the first time, offering clear guidance on their duties, census processes, and the purpose of census inquiries. These instructions played a pivotal role in elevating the accuracy of the census records.