Census Answers
How does the US Census Bureau help you and your community?
Q. What does the US Census Bureau do for us personally? How does it help us and our communities?
Asked by Veronica - Fri Mar 27 08:28:47 2009 - Government - 4 Answers - Comments
A. In addition to collecting population data for the purposes of accurately apportioning congressional districts, the federal government uses census data, among other reasons, to determine: The allocation of federal funding for education programs in states and communities. National social and health statistics used by a variety of agencies for policy purposes. The allocation of federal dollars for law enforcement, federal highway projects, aid to farmers and many other federally financed activities and programs. A wide variety of economic statistics that become the basis of the nation's economic policies.
Answered by Steven C - Fri Mar 27 08:43:20 2009
Q. What does the US Census Bureau do for us personally? How does it help us and our communities?
Asked by Veronica - Fri Mar 27 08:28:47 2009 - Government - 4 Answers - Comments
A. In addition to collecting population data for the purposes of accurately apportioning congressional districts, the federal government uses census data, among other reasons, to determine: The allocation of federal funding for education programs in states and communities. National social and health statistics used by a variety of agencies for policy purposes. The allocation of federal dollars for law enforcement, federal highway projects, aid to farmers and many other federally financed activities and programs. A wide variety of economic statistics that become the basis of the nation's economic policies.
Answered by Steven C - Fri Mar 27 08:43:20 2009
How to get Sexual Orientation on the Census questionnaire?
Q. I emailed the Customer Service Center at the Census Bureau asking what would be the procedure to add Sexual Orientation in the demographics section (alongside race, sex, age, marital status) of the Census questionaire. Robert Clair of the Census Bureau replied to me that it won't ever happen because "behavioral or preference issues are not really the domain or purpose of the decennial census program." He suggested I write to my Congressional representatives and to the US Office of Management and Budget. Wow. Sexual orientation is not included because the Census Bureau considers being homo a choice. Any ideas of what to do in addition to contacting the Senators and Reps and the US Office of Management and Budget? Being homo is not… [cont.]
Asked by bikerchickjill - Tue Sep 25 19:35:56 2007 - Civic Participation - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I don't think sexual orientation is ultimately (or rather, entirely) a choice either, but it does seem beyond the scope of the census. I'm pretty sure they don't keep track of height, IQ, or hair/eye color either, even though those are at least partly genetic and those can affect our lives and society. It would be interesting to know exactly how many homosexuals there are, I suppose, but probably not useful outside of trivia. Good night!
Answered by anonymous - Tue Sep 25 19:49:22 2007
Q. I emailed the Customer Service Center at the Census Bureau asking what would be the procedure to add Sexual Orientation in the demographics section (alongside race, sex, age, marital status) of the Census questionaire. Robert Clair of the Census Bureau replied to me that it won't ever happen because "behavioral or preference issues are not really the domain or purpose of the decennial census program." He suggested I write to my Congressional representatives and to the US Office of Management and Budget. Wow. Sexual orientation is not included because the Census Bureau considers being homo a choice. Any ideas of what to do in addition to contacting the Senators and Reps and the US Office of Management and Budget? Being homo is not… [cont.]
Asked by bikerchickjill - Tue Sep 25 19:35:56 2007 - Civic Participation - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I don't think sexual orientation is ultimately (or rather, entirely) a choice either, but it does seem beyond the scope of the census. I'm pretty sure they don't keep track of height, IQ, or hair/eye color either, even though those are at least partly genetic and those can affect our lives and society. It would be interesting to know exactly how many homosexuals there are, I suppose, but probably not useful outside of trivia. Good night!
Answered by anonymous - Tue Sep 25 19:49:22 2007
How do I apply to work for the Census Bureau for the 2010 census?
Q. I would like to work in my community for the 2010 census.
Asked by kattsmeow - Thu Feb 19 21:05:56 2009 - Government - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Call them at 1-866-861-2010. Or visit the website:
Answered by Nick R - Thu Feb 19 21:13:55 2009
Q. I would like to work in my community for the 2010 census.
Asked by kattsmeow - Thu Feb 19 21:05:56 2009 - Government - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Call them at 1-866-861-2010. Or visit the website:
Answered by Nick R - Thu Feb 19 21:13:55 2009
What do full-time census employees around the world do in the 9 years between every census?
Q. I'm interested in this question from an international perspective particularly. What kind of work do census employees perform the rest of the year when they are not working on the decennial national census?
Asked by andrewhelms99 - Mon Aug 23 05:56:05 2010 - Other - Social Science - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I'm an employee of the U.S. Census Bureau and have been since 2005. Between decennial censuses there is plenty of work to do. First of all, the decennial census is just one of about 150 surveys that the Census Bureau conducts. Many of the full-time employees at HQ work on surveys other than decennial census or in addition to the decennial census. Even for those who work on the decennial census, there is much work to do. Tabulation and analysis take up much of the first few years after data are collected. Next comes designing, testing, and developing the protocols for the following census. The 2020 U.S. Census is already being discussed. The Census Bureau meets with stakeholders (other government agencies, congress, the public) to determine… [cont.]
Answered by Matt - Wed Aug 25 15:27:51 2010
Q. I'm interested in this question from an international perspective particularly. What kind of work do census employees perform the rest of the year when they are not working on the decennial national census?
Asked by andrewhelms99 - Mon Aug 23 05:56:05 2010 - Other - Social Science - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I'm an employee of the U.S. Census Bureau and have been since 2005. Between decennial censuses there is plenty of work to do. First of all, the decennial census is just one of about 150 surveys that the Census Bureau conducts. Many of the full-time employees at HQ work on surveys other than decennial census or in addition to the decennial census. Even for those who work on the decennial census, there is much work to do. Tabulation and analysis take up much of the first few years after data are collected. Next comes designing, testing, and developing the protocols for the following census. The 2020 U.S. Census is already being discussed. The Census Bureau meets with stakeholders (other government agencies, congress, the public) to determine… [cont.]
Answered by Matt - Wed Aug 25 15:27:51 2010
What resource is best to determine if my family is mentioned on the Oklahoma Cherokee Census?
Q. Ok, so at this moment, I cannot recall the year of the "all important" census. If you/your family can be traced back to The Trail of Tears, the relocation of the Cherokee Nation's Peoples, etc., then you know to which census I refer. Any help is very much appreciated.
Asked by friend of thespis - Tue Oct 16 19:07:02 2007 - Genealogy - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. cherokee census records There are more than one, sorry... another list with more details. I am also subbed to cherokee-gen (email list via rootsweb), and there are some very very knowledgeable persons on that list. You might consider subscribing/ posting on that list, if you feel there is a good chance they actually were there.
Answered by wendy c - Tue Oct 16 19:21:00 2007
Q. Ok, so at this moment, I cannot recall the year of the "all important" census. If you/your family can be traced back to The Trail of Tears, the relocation of the Cherokee Nation's Peoples, etc., then you know to which census I refer. Any help is very much appreciated.
Asked by friend of thespis - Tue Oct 16 19:07:02 2007 - Genealogy - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. cherokee census records There are more than one, sorry... another list with more details. I am also subbed to cherokee-gen (email list via rootsweb), and there are some very very knowledgeable persons on that list. You might consider subscribing/ posting on that list, if you feel there is a good chance they actually were there.
Answered by wendy c - Tue Oct 16 19:21:00 2007
What did the census of 1790 show on slavery?
Q. Explain what the census of 1790 showed on slavery. Contrast the arguments of the North and South on slavery.
Asked by i.love.you.kidd - Mon Oct 27 18:01:10 2008 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. THe 1790 census showed a list of slaves and their ages per household. There were no personal facts about individuals, not even names in most cases. Had it not been for the Missouri Compromise, Civil War would have resulted decades earlier than it did. What the result would be, I don't know, but the MC held the country together for another 40 years. To the slave states it was a reassurance that their "way of life" (an interesting euphamism of the time) would not be threatened. To the free states of the North it was an assurance that slavery would not be spread, and renewed the hope that it would die of its own accord. The secession of the Confederate states was a plan that was many years in the making. The secessionist leaders… [cont.]
Answered by Cheri A - Mon Oct 27 18:18:49 2008
Q. Explain what the census of 1790 showed on slavery. Contrast the arguments of the North and South on slavery.
Asked by i.love.you.kidd - Mon Oct 27 18:01:10 2008 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. THe 1790 census showed a list of slaves and their ages per household. There were no personal facts about individuals, not even names in most cases. Had it not been for the Missouri Compromise, Civil War would have resulted decades earlier than it did. What the result would be, I don't know, but the MC held the country together for another 40 years. To the slave states it was a reassurance that their "way of life" (an interesting euphamism of the time) would not be threatened. To the free states of the North it was an assurance that slavery would not be spread, and renewed the hope that it would die of its own accord. The secession of the Confederate states was a plan that was many years in the making. The secessionist leaders… [cont.]
Answered by Cheri A - Mon Oct 27 18:18:49 2008
Why does the census only ask if your ethnicity is Latino?
Q. Why does the US census only ask if your ethnicity is Latino or non-Latino? Why doesn't it ask all other ethnicities? I feel harassed. Is like having a bathroom for normal people and another for a specific ethnicity, how would you feel? This is not a big deal.
Asked by Derek - Fri Sep 9 10:48:33 2011 - Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers - Comments
A. They shouldn't even refer to Latino as an ethnicity because it just means that a person has Latin American ancestry. Latinos can be of any race and truly the only thing that they have in common is that they come from a Spanish speaking background or culture. Latinos and Hispanics can be White, Black, Native American or mixed (most are mixed). If we can label such a diverse group of people just because of the language they speak then we should refer to all English speakers as Anglo.
Answered by Scouser61 - Fri Sep 9 12:06:09 2011
Q. Why does the US census only ask if your ethnicity is Latino or non-Latino? Why doesn't it ask all other ethnicities? I feel harassed. Is like having a bathroom for normal people and another for a specific ethnicity, how would you feel? This is not a big deal.
Asked by Derek - Fri Sep 9 10:48:33 2011 - Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers - Comments
A. They shouldn't even refer to Latino as an ethnicity because it just means that a person has Latin American ancestry. Latinos can be of any race and truly the only thing that they have in common is that they come from a Spanish speaking background or culture. Latinos and Hispanics can be White, Black, Native American or mixed (most are mixed). If we can label such a diverse group of people just because of the language they speak then we should refer to all English speakers as Anglo.
Answered by Scouser61 - Fri Sep 9 12:06:09 2011
How will it benefit Democrats if conservatives refuse to provide Census information?
Q. *Hint The United States Census is a decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats (congressional apportionment), electoral votes, and government program funding.
Asked by Proud Texan - Mon Jan 4 19:36:41 2010 - Politics - 10 Answers - Comments
A. It will shrink their stupid voices even more. As an Oklahoman I worked for the Census in 2000. I was kind of sad to the state lose a district as the state would have less federal money coming in. However, I was glad that there would be one less embarrassing politician in Washington D.C.
Answered by Incarcerated Bert - Thu Jan 7 04:49:31 2010
Q. *Hint The United States Census is a decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats (congressional apportionment), electoral votes, and government program funding.
Asked by Proud Texan - Mon Jan 4 19:36:41 2010 - Politics - 10 Answers - Comments
A. It will shrink their stupid voices even more. As an Oklahoman I worked for the Census in 2000. I was kind of sad to the state lose a district as the state would have less federal money coming in. However, I was glad that there would be one less embarrassing politician in Washington D.C.
Answered by Incarcerated Bert - Thu Jan 7 04:49:31 2010
How to view all addresses for a specific census tract code?
Q. Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to view all address that belong to a certain census tract code from the 2000 census, or maybe a chart/table that displays both address and related census tract code inside of a county. I have over 50 addresses that I need to look up, do they not have a spreadsheet or similar format you can use?
Asked by Cj Longoria - Thu Jun 2 17:54:29 2011 - Other - Politics & Government - 1 Answers - Comments
Q. Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to view all address that belong to a certain census tract code from the 2000 census, or maybe a chart/table that displays both address and related census tract code inside of a county. I have over 50 addresses that I need to look up, do they not have a spreadsheet or similar format you can use?
Asked by Cj Longoria - Thu Jun 2 17:54:29 2011 - Other - Politics & Government - 1 Answers - Comments
What can you do if a census worker verbally assaults you?
Q. Note: We have already sent in the census form filled out completely with exception to the race/ethnicity question. I didn't trust the worker and I refused to answer his questions. He got an aggressive tone like a collection agent. Then when I shut the door, he used profanity to insult us. What can one do besides complain to the main census bureau?
Asked by Rob - Mon Jul 12 11:10:09 2010 - Law & Ethics - 5 Answers - Comments
A. phone the police about a phony(suspected) census worker in your neighborhood, be prepared to give a description
Answered by curious115 - Mon Jul 12 11:17:37 2010
Q. Note: We have already sent in the census form filled out completely with exception to the race/ethnicity question. I didn't trust the worker and I refused to answer his questions. He got an aggressive tone like a collection agent. Then when I shut the door, he used profanity to insult us. What can one do besides complain to the main census bureau?
Asked by Rob - Mon Jul 12 11:10:09 2010 - Law & Ethics - 5 Answers - Comments
A. phone the police about a phony(suspected) census worker in your neighborhood, be prepared to give a description
Answered by curious115 - Mon Jul 12 11:17:37 2010
How does one aquire census records from Canada in the 1900's?
Q. I am working on a genealogy project, and I need to find records of family member's certificates and things like such. Will a census report help to track these down? Any answers and help on this topic of genealogy would be much appreciated!
Asked by Nina - Fri May 9 14:06:11 2008 - Genealogy - 2 Answers - Comments
A. For most provinces, on-line access to vital records are only for birth years over 100 years and deaths/marriages over 72 years ago, except BC's death index which goes up to 1979. Census records can be very useful for your research especially for discovering mother's maiden names through an elder sibling's vital records, or from a live-in grandparent's name and from learning about the area where they lived. These links have records for the years 1901, 1906, and 1911: Here are some other useful sites that may help you in your research: happy hunting! I have some experience in locating Canadian records as well as access to paid sites I will search for you if you like. You can send me an email through my profile with details.
Answered by kpfrombc - Thu May 15 05:41:12 2008
Q. I am working on a genealogy project, and I need to find records of family member's certificates and things like such. Will a census report help to track these down? Any answers and help on this topic of genealogy would be much appreciated!
Asked by Nina - Fri May 9 14:06:11 2008 - Genealogy - 2 Answers - Comments
A. For most provinces, on-line access to vital records are only for birth years over 100 years and deaths/marriages over 72 years ago, except BC's death index which goes up to 1979. Census records can be very useful for your research especially for discovering mother's maiden names through an elder sibling's vital records, or from a live-in grandparent's name and from learning about the area where they lived. These links have records for the years 1901, 1906, and 1911: Here are some other useful sites that may help you in your research: happy hunting! I have some experience in locating Canadian records as well as access to paid sites I will search for you if you like. You can send me an email through my profile with details.
Answered by kpfrombc - Thu May 15 05:41:12 2008
How to run a successful census of your local community?
Q. We're immigrants living in Seattle, WA. We have a local association for people from our country, and have been unsuccessful at doing a census in a our previous attempts. People are non responsive, hard to get a hold of, forget to complete the census etc. Short of sending members out door to door are there ways to do a successful census? Would running a prize drawing for everyone that completes a census work?
Asked by PN Bothell - Tue Mar 15 17:07:31 2011 - Community Service - 1 Answers - Comments
A. We get a lot of that in UK. Two distinct types of person answer prize draw questionnaires; greedy people and ones like me who like to play with the responses. Hence, highly skewed answers. Amplified by apathy, most people do not want to be involved with anything, only ardent complainers have strong voices. My Son used to do polls here (including high level respected ones like Mori) and he, along with many other hired hands, used to fill them in himself in order to get to the target that the pollsters set (to earn the money of course); resulting in slightly skewed poll statistics, I fear. Chatting to folks in the streets results in folk trying to say yes to everything, in order to get rid of you and get about their business; might result in… [cont.]
Answered by b0b - Tue Mar 15 17:22:20 2011
Q. We're immigrants living in Seattle, WA. We have a local association for people from our country, and have been unsuccessful at doing a census in a our previous attempts. People are non responsive, hard to get a hold of, forget to complete the census etc. Short of sending members out door to door are there ways to do a successful census? Would running a prize drawing for everyone that completes a census work?
Asked by PN Bothell - Tue Mar 15 17:07:31 2011 - Community Service - 1 Answers - Comments
A. We get a lot of that in UK. Two distinct types of person answer prize draw questionnaires; greedy people and ones like me who like to play with the responses. Hence, highly skewed answers. Amplified by apathy, most people do not want to be involved with anything, only ardent complainers have strong voices. My Son used to do polls here (including high level respected ones like Mori) and he, along with many other hired hands, used to fill them in himself in order to get to the target that the pollsters set (to earn the money of course); resulting in slightly skewed poll statistics, I fear. Chatting to folks in the streets results in folk trying to say yes to everything, in order to get rid of you and get about their business; might result in… [cont.]
Answered by b0b - Tue Mar 15 17:22:20 2011
How do i get my census money from the IRS?
Q. When i did my taxes i had my tax return direct deposited into my bank account. A few weeks ago i closed that account because of some fraudulent transactions. How would i receive the census money if my account is now closed?
Asked by vkotis - Thu Jun 5 13:51:39 2008 - United States - 4 Answers - Comments
A. That is "Economic Stimulus Rebate". the answer to your question is asked and answered on the IRS website FAQ's. www.irs.gov Q. If a taxpayer provides incorrect direct deposit information and his or her refund is returned to the IRS, will the IRS also attempt to directly deposit the stimulus payment into the "bad" account? A. Once a payment is returned to the IRS, a paper check will be issued both for the original refund and for the stimulus payment. [New 4/11/08]
Answered by Ms. Angel.. - Thu Jun 5 18:16:29 2008
Q. When i did my taxes i had my tax return direct deposited into my bank account. A few weeks ago i closed that account because of some fraudulent transactions. How would i receive the census money if my account is now closed?
Asked by vkotis - Thu Jun 5 13:51:39 2008 - United States - 4 Answers - Comments
A. That is "Economic Stimulus Rebate". the answer to your question is asked and answered on the IRS website FAQ's. www.irs.gov Q. If a taxpayer provides incorrect direct deposit information and his or her refund is returned to the IRS, will the IRS also attempt to directly deposit the stimulus payment into the "bad" account? A. Once a payment is returned to the IRS, a paper check will be issued both for the original refund and for the stimulus payment. [New 4/11/08]
Answered by Ms. Angel.. - Thu Jun 5 18:16:29 2008
Do you think the Census will REALLY find the exact population of the world?
Q. Do you think the Census will really find the exact population of the world for 2010? A baby is born every every half second. The hospitals will report it, but I really don't think the Census will catch up because the population will increase every half second.
Asked by Pikapower7 - Sun May 3 15:54:01 2009 - Genealogy - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Uhhh... the 2010 census is just for the United States of America, not for the world. No census is "exact"... you must have lost your senses with this question!!!
Answered by DrJ - Sun May 3 16:47:53 2009
Q. Do you think the Census will really find the exact population of the world for 2010? A baby is born every every half second. The hospitals will report it, but I really don't think the Census will catch up because the population will increase every half second.
Asked by Pikapower7 - Sun May 3 15:54:01 2009 - Genealogy - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Uhhh... the 2010 census is just for the United States of America, not for the world. No census is "exact"... you must have lost your senses with this question!!!
Answered by DrJ - Sun May 3 16:47:53 2009
How many of you plan on answering the door for a Census worker?
Q. I will once. Then proceed to tell them politely, but firmly, how I feel about the Census and what a waste of money it is. If they get cocky then that is when it will turn ugly. What will you do?
Asked by - Thu Mar 25 17:36:09 2010 - Government - 5 Answers - Comments
A. All you have to answer is the total number of people living there. Nothing more, nothing less. Constitutionally of course... - Libertarian
Answered by Erick - Thu Mar 25 17:39:47 2010
Q. I will once. Then proceed to tell them politely, but firmly, how I feel about the Census and what a waste of money it is. If they get cocky then that is when it will turn ugly. What will you do?
Asked by - Thu Mar 25 17:36:09 2010 - Government - 5 Answers - Comments
A. All you have to answer is the total number of people living there. Nothing more, nothing less. Constitutionally of course... - Libertarian
Answered by Erick - Thu Mar 25 17:39:47 2010
What is the Census form given to me by mail for?
Q. I didnt understand when i read the description of the Census forms and i got a Census form by mail yesterday and i have no idea what it really for. All the Census forms ask , Date of birth, Name, Age, Sex, Nationality, and the relationship with the person who's in charge of the house hold. What does it all means? I heard they do these Census forms every 10 years which i still don't understand why.
Asked by Alvaro R - Thu Mar 18 13:28:52 2010 - Government - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It lets the government know the population in an area so they can determine the funding it needs to provide for educations and other expenses in that area.
Answered by Archer87 - Thu Mar 18 13:38:46 2010
Q. I didnt understand when i read the description of the Census forms and i got a Census form by mail yesterday and i have no idea what it really for. All the Census forms ask , Date of birth, Name, Age, Sex, Nationality, and the relationship with the person who's in charge of the house hold. What does it all means? I heard they do these Census forms every 10 years which i still don't understand why.
Asked by Alvaro R - Thu Mar 18 13:28:52 2010 - Government - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It lets the government know the population in an area so they can determine the funding it needs to provide for educations and other expenses in that area.
Answered by Archer87 - Thu Mar 18 13:38:46 2010
When will the census worker come to my home?
Q. When I got my census in the mail, I saw that it had the wrong address. I did call the census office and they said to shred the form and that a census worker would come to my home. They also said they would send out another form. Well, the form never came in the mail and so far, no census worker has come to my home. Is there a certain day I should be ready for a worker to come? To make sure I am home? I don't want to get into trouble. It's not like I have not tried to comply.
Asked by Josie W - Sat Apr 3 20:11:08 2010 - Civic Participation - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The census worker are not going to start out until May 1st.
Answered by scott b - Sat Apr 3 20:12:38 2010
Q. When I got my census in the mail, I saw that it had the wrong address. I did call the census office and they said to shred the form and that a census worker would come to my home. They also said they would send out another form. Well, the form never came in the mail and so far, no census worker has come to my home. Is there a certain day I should be ready for a worker to come? To make sure I am home? I don't want to get into trouble. It's not like I have not tried to comply.
Asked by Josie W - Sat Apr 3 20:11:08 2010 - Civic Participation - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The census worker are not going to start out until May 1st.
Answered by scott b - Sat Apr 3 20:12:38 2010
Do 2010 Census employees have the chance for advancement or continuing work?
Q. I just got hired as a trainer for the 2010 census. I suppose I will be training the field people. How long will this job last? How much will I work? And is there any possibility to keep working after the official census is over?
Asked by jaylee973 - Fri Jan 15 23:31:03 2010 - Law & Ethics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. It is possible, but at this late stage less likely. The census plays that sort of info closely.
Answered by Lovehandles - Fri Jan 15 23:36:48 2010
Q. I just got hired as a trainer for the 2010 census. I suppose I will be training the field people. How long will this job last? How much will I work? And is there any possibility to keep working after the official census is over?
Asked by jaylee973 - Fri Jan 15 23:31:03 2010 - Law & Ethics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. It is possible, but at this late stage less likely. The census plays that sort of info closely.
Answered by Lovehandles - Fri Jan 15 23:36:48 2010
What would have happened to a person recorded as deaf and dumb in the UK 1871 census?
Q. I have been doing some research into my family tree, and recently came across one census record from 1871 in which my great great great grandmother is recorded as being deaf and dumb, then in the 1881 census she does not appear, and their is no death record that I can find. What could have happened to her? Would she have been put into some kind of asylum? How would someone judged as being deaf and dumb have been treated in a place like that at this time in history?
Asked by Letitia L - Wed Apr 14 16:30:21 2010 - Genealogy - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The dates are very interesting for a monumental reason. Prior to 1880, Deaf education included signed languages, and had Deaf teachers in residential schools where Deaf lived and learned together. In 1880, in Milan, a group of (hearing) educators of the deaf decided that teaching the deaf using signed languages would be banned. So education was turned on its head and Deaf teachers fired and Deaf kids FORCED to learn only to speak and read lips, and were physically abused for using their natural language-a signed language. But I digress (soap box away...)..so maybe your relative was no longer called deaf. Maybe she was called hearing impaired, or communicatively disabled, or the like. Or maybe since there was such a developed loathing of… [cont.]
Answered by see-ellen2001 - Wed Apr 14 18:08:54 2010
Q. I have been doing some research into my family tree, and recently came across one census record from 1871 in which my great great great grandmother is recorded as being deaf and dumb, then in the 1881 census she does not appear, and their is no death record that I can find. What could have happened to her? Would she have been put into some kind of asylum? How would someone judged as being deaf and dumb have been treated in a place like that at this time in history?
Asked by Letitia L - Wed Apr 14 16:30:21 2010 - Genealogy - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The dates are very interesting for a monumental reason. Prior to 1880, Deaf education included signed languages, and had Deaf teachers in residential schools where Deaf lived and learned together. In 1880, in Milan, a group of (hearing) educators of the deaf decided that teaching the deaf using signed languages would be banned. So education was turned on its head and Deaf teachers fired and Deaf kids FORCED to learn only to speak and read lips, and were physically abused for using their natural language-a signed language. But I digress (soap box away...)..so maybe your relative was no longer called deaf. Maybe she was called hearing impaired, or communicatively disabled, or the like. Or maybe since there was such a developed loathing of… [cont.]
Answered by see-ellen2001 - Wed Apr 14 18:08:54 2010
How much did the Census Dept. spend sending you a letter telling you another letter is on the way?
Q. Did you all get your letter yet where the bureaucrats at Census tell you that, by golly, you will be getting another letter from them? See how government bureaucracies waste money, leftists? Still think putting bureaucrats in charge of health care will "reduce costs"?
Asked by Patches O'Houlihan - Tue Mar 9 19:10:44 2010 - Politics - 14 Answers - Comments
A. Received mine today... Within the next week you'll receive your blah, blah, blah... I'm thinking to myself, "What the hell? This country is broke and you're wasting money on this crap?" Update: This does not even take into account the labor cost of sorting the envelopes, delivering them to the post office, and the usual inefficiencies associated with government work. So let s see what we ve got * Total postage cost: 105,480,101 x 0.382 = $40,293,398.50 * Total paper/envelope/ink cost: $1,054,801.01 * Total labor cost: A worker at maximum efficiency (1 envelope fold and stuff every five seconds) can fold 12 envelopes per minute, and 720 per hour. At that rate, to fold and stuff 105,480,101 envelopes, it would take 146,500 hours.… [cont.]
Answered by suthrnlyts - Tue Mar 9 19:14:08 2010
Q. Did you all get your letter yet where the bureaucrats at Census tell you that, by golly, you will be getting another letter from them? See how government bureaucracies waste money, leftists? Still think putting bureaucrats in charge of health care will "reduce costs"?
Asked by Patches O'Houlihan - Tue Mar 9 19:10:44 2010 - Politics - 14 Answers - Comments
A. Received mine today... Within the next week you'll receive your blah, blah, blah... I'm thinking to myself, "What the hell? This country is broke and you're wasting money on this crap?" Update: This does not even take into account the labor cost of sorting the envelopes, delivering them to the post office, and the usual inefficiencies associated with government work. So let s see what we ve got * Total postage cost: 105,480,101 x 0.382 = $40,293,398.50 * Total paper/envelope/ink cost: $1,054,801.01 * Total labor cost: A worker at maximum efficiency (1 envelope fold and stuff every five seconds) can fold 12 envelopes per minute, and 720 per hour. At that rate, to fold and stuff 105,480,101 envelopes, it would take 146,500 hours.… [cont.]
Answered by suthrnlyts - Tue Mar 9 19:14:08 2010
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