Tessman, Irwin

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  • Year
    1950
  • Place
    Tompkins County, Ithaca
  • Census Scope
    ED 41 Sheet 79A #8
  • Serial No.
    185
Location
Household Data
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    Item 4
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    Item 5
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  • Agriculture Questionnaire No.
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    Item 6
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Name
  • Last Name
    Tessman
    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • First Name
    Irwin
    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • Middle Name
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    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • Title
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    Item 7
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  • Suffix
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    Item 7
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Relation
  • Relation to Head
    Lodger
    Item 8
    Enter what you see on the census. If this field is blank enter the word Blank so you can save it.
    Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “relation to head is ____” in the notes field.
Personal Description
  • W - WhiteItem 9
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • M - MaleItem 10
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Age
    20
    Item 11
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. For children that are less than one year of age with their birth month listed on the census, skip to the Age (Month) field and select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • blankEnter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. A child that is less than one year of age will have their birth month listed. If the age is entered this way on the census, select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • Nev - Never MarriedItem 12
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Place of Birth & Naturalization
  • Place of Birth
    New York
    Item 13
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
  • blank
    There is no corresponding field on the census. Check the box if the individual was not born in the United States and does not have the designation “AP” under Naturalization.
  • blankItem 14
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For Persons 14 Years of Age and Over
  • Ot - OtherItem 15
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    Item 16
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    Item 17
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  • blank
    Item 18
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  • Hours Worked Week Prior to Census
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    Item 19
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  • Occupation
    None
    Item 20a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave the default “None.” If, however, the industry is not blank or there is some other indicator of an occupation enter the word “Blank” to indicate that there was an occupation.
  • Industry
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    Item 20b
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • blankItem 20c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Occupation Code
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    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a three-digit industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation and industry codes are numbers except in the case of unreported occupations and industries which are assigned the code: “VVV.” The worker class code is a number from 1 to 4. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
  • Industry Code
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    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
  • Worker Class Code
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    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Additional
  • Notes

    If you find additional or conflicting information about the person such as a different name spelling or address, include the information as written by the enumerator in the relevant field(s) and enter the alternative information here and its source. If you checked the city directory, include the year, i.e., The address in the 1919 City Directory is _______.

    *Important - the information in the notes field will become public.

Sample Questions

  • The following questions pertain to persons whose names appear on the line numbers requiring sample question responses.

Residence 1949
  • Yes
    Item 21
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    Item 22
    Check the box if the response is yes.
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    Item 23
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • County or Nearest Place
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    Item 24a
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  • State or Country
    blank
    Item 24b
    Enter what you see on the census, spelling out any abbreviations. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Place of Birth of Father/Mother
  • Place of Birth - Father
    Russia
    Item 25a
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
  • Place of Birth - Mother
    Russia
    Item 25b
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
Education
  • C4Item 26
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Yes
    Item 27
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Yes
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Income for this Person in 1949
  • Weeks Seeking Work in 1949
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    Item 29
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • Weeks Worked in 1949
    12
    Item 30
    Enter the number of weeks on the census. If that is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the field contains 0 (zero) on the census, enter the 0 (zero) on HistoryForge.
  • 400Item 31a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • 50Item 31b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • 100Item 31c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Income of Family Members in 1949
  • blankItem 32a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
For Men
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    Item 33a
    Check the box if the response is yes.
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    Item 33b
    Check the box if the response is yes.
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    Item 33c
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Additional Sample Questions

  • The rest of this form pertains to the person whose name appears on the last line requiring sample question responses.

If This Person Worked Last Year
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    Item 34
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Last Occupation
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    Item 35a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • Last Industry
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    Item 35b
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • blankItem 35c
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
If Ever Married
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    Item 36
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Years Since (Last) Married, Widowed, Divorced, or Separated
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    Item 37
    Enter the number of years on the census or check the box for less than one year.
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    Check the box if the response is yes.
For Women
  • No. Children Born
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    Item 38
    Enter the number of children on the census. If none, leave the field blank on HistoryForge.
Other Family Members
NameSexAgeRelationOccupation
Stone, Anson RMale29LodgerJanitor
Berman, LeopoldMale19LodgerNone
Schallenberg, Elmer EMale20LodgerNone
Reynolds, StuartMale22LodgerNone
Decker, Earl KMale24LodgerNone
Helly, WalterMale19LodgerNone
Corwin, Leonard SMale26LodgerNone
Thomas, Gordon AMale26LodgerNone
Baum, MarcusMale19LodgerBlank
Mendelsohn, Robert AMale23LodgerNone
Saunders, Leon ZMale29LodgerStudent Assistant Teaching
Levy, MiltonMale19LodgerNone
Blanc, Henri PMale17LodgerNone
LeFevre, Eugene DMale23LodgerNone
Goldman, Lawrence JMale19LodgerNone
Crow Jr, Frederick AMale24LodgerNone
Berry, Douglas CMale26LodgerNone
Titus, Robert EMale19LodgerNone
Sherman, Philip MMale19LodgerNone
Stein, Henry LMale18LodgerNone
Vieweg, Howard AMale21LodgerNone
Thwaites Jr, Herman LMale19LodgerNone
West Jr, Charles WMale19LodgerNone
Brachfeld, Bernard AMale20LodgerNone
Berthold, Henry LMale27LodgerNone
Lane Jr, Willson GMale21LodgerNone
Panzer, Martin EMale24LodgerNone
Belenky, Robert LMale18LodgerNone
Goldsmith Jr, Arthur AMale22LodgerNone
Peranio, Roger DMale20LodgerNone
Sutton, Frederick TMale20LodgerNone
Carroll, Joseph DMale18LodgerNone
Bosshardt, Richard MMale20LodgerBus Boy
Koch, Roy EMale19LodgerNone
Donahue, Eugene JMale28LodgerNone
Huitfelt Jr, Axel EMale26LodgerNone
Drinkwater, Harold RMale25LodgerBlank
Hanks, Kenneth PMale19LodgerNone
Kelly, Richard JMale17LodgerNone
Clarity, Beverly EMale36LodgerTeacher
Decher, Robert EMale22LodgerNone
Shulansky, Ralph MMale21LodgerNone
Cole, Maurice YMale22LodgerNone
Spellman, James EMale23LodgerNone
Joslin, Norman EMale24LodgerNone
Greenwood, David LMale18LodgerNone
Mackenzie, KennethMale24LodgerChemistry Teacher
Paltrow, Stuart MMale22LodgerNone
Klossner, KennethMale18LodgerNone
Hochstim, Theodore SMale22LodgerNone
Rohde, WilliamMale19LodgerNone
Hansen, Jorgen BMale33LodgerNone
Balnis, Dwight WMale20LodgerNone
Gillen Jr, Paul HMale29LodgerWaiter
Decesare Jr, James CMale19LodgerNone
Walters, Roger WMale26LodgerNone
Duggan, Foster BMale28LodgerNone
Willner, Richard NMale20LodgerNone
Lubell, David GMale20LodgerNone
Lubell, Jonathan WMale20LodgerNone
Tonachel, Peter AMale18LodgerWaiter
Boak, JohnMale22LodgerNone
Ranney, Herbert MMale23LodgerNone
Johnson, Wesley EMale20LodgerNone
Ayers, William JMale22LodgerBus Boy
Gunderson, Robert RMale20LodgerNone
Schultz, Theodore DMale21LodgerNone
Pease, Herman GMale20LodgerNone
Kazlauskas, Joseph BMale26LodgerBlank
Meier, Richard FMale20LodgerNone
Woodruff, Donald MMale20LodgerNone
McCormick, George FMale20LodgerNone
Reid, Joseph WMale20LodgerNone
Rich, StephenMale22LodgerNone
Barber Jr, Earle NMale22LodgerNone
Gross, Robert CMale23LodgerNone
Wishnia, ArnoldMale18LodgerNone
Kline, James LMale27LodgerNone
Elliot, Ian DMale24LodgerNone
Price, John EMale19LodgerNone
Rosenberry, Robert JMale18LodgerNone
Maguire Jr, BassettMale22LodgerNone
Rekemeyer, Harry JMale18LodgerNone
Marra, Alfred AMale27LodgerNone
Howland, JohnMale30LodgerEnglish Instructor
Smith, David GMale23LodgerNone
Lockwood, Warren KMale25LodgerNone
Beyer, Gerald YMale19LodgerNone
Friedman, Jay MMale22LodgerNone
Boorady, Norman AMale30LodgerSales Clerk
Van Bemmelen, Henri MMale21LodgerNone
Hart, John DMale19LodgerNone
McEnerney, Philip JMale20LodgerNone
Collum, Thad PMale19LodgerNone
Yu, KingMale27LodgerNone
Koftoff, Robert DMale18LodgerNone
Keesee, Richard EMale24LodgerNone
Keith, Edward HMale23LodgerNone
Rubin, DanielMale19LodgerNone
Reed, David SMale17LodgerNone
Edwards, William AMale23LodgerNone
Kelk Jr, John AMale18LodgerNone
Eisert, JackMale18LodgerNone
Wieser Jr, John FMale25LodgerNone
Quinton Jr, Albert EMale23LodgerNone
Parker, Carl EMale25LodgerNone
Mossell, James EMale18LodgerNone
Apsley, John WMale28LodgerNone
Hoffmann, Eugene JMale22LodgerNone
Damsky, Sheldon WMale22LodgerNone
Driscoll, Robert JMale19LodgerNone
Wilde, Earle AMale22LodgerNone
Newman, Robert JMale19LodgerNone