Census Trivia

Some trivia, yet interesting facts about College Point taken from the archives of the Poppenhusen Institute:

The following is a partial list of some of the occupations appearing in the 1860 census, and the number of people per category. Notice the amount of cigar makers. A census is never complete. The next census in 1870 would reflect the rapidly growing summer resorts, beer gardens and saloons that were being established at that time.

Baker-8 Farmer-15 Morter of Cheese-2

Blacksmith-6 Florist/Horticulturalist-3 Physician-2

Butcher-4 Gardener-9 Priest-1**

Carpenter-21 Gentleman-4 Saloon Keeper-2

Cigar Maker-12 Hotel Keeper-3 Tailor-27

Coachman-23 Laborer-300 Teacher-6

Comb Maker-38* Mason-11 Telegrapher-1

Cooper/Barrel Maker-2 Midwife-2 Undertaker-2

Factory Girl-18 Milkman-2 Washerwoman-8

Wheelwright-1

*Conrad Poppenhusen was among that number

**This was Father Joseph Huber, First Pastor of St.Fidelis Church

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The 2020 Census 

Although I’m aware that we have all been distracted by the coronavirus (and for good reason),I would still encourage everyone to complete this year’s census .

It makes a difference regarding funding for our area and representation in Washington DC. It takes less than 10 minutes online.

Thank You.

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