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Briscoe County was created in 1876 so, before 1880, Briscoe is included in the census records for Bexar County.
The 1880 census for Briscoe County covers one precinct (one enumeration district) and contains ONE page with 12 people in three households. This is the first census for Briscoe County and the first to include relationships.
1880 Briscoe County Census – Transcription & Image
1880 Briscoe County Census – Information (in Archives)
The 1890 Federal Census was destroyed in a fire before it was copied.
The 1900 census for Briscoe County covers five precincts (one enumeration district) and contains 26 pages. This is the first census that asked for number of years married, number of children born by females and number of living children.
1900 Briscoe County Census – Images (in Archives)
1900 Briscoe County Census – Information (in Archives)
The 1910 Briscoe County census covers five precincts (three enumeration districts) and contains 74 pages. This is the second census that asked for number of years married, number of children born by females and number of living children.
The 1920 Briscoe County census covers five precincts and the city of Silverton (three enumeration districts) and contains 67 pages. It was enumerated in January and many families were missed, likely due to weather. It offers very little in the way of extra information except for the names of the roads on which the people lived.
The 1930 Briscoe County census covers four precincts and the cities of Silverton and Quitaque (six enumeration districts) and contains 125 pages. It offers addresses for folks in town, age at first marriage and veteran status.
The 1940 Federal Census for Briscoe County covers four precincts and the cities of Silverton and Quitaque (six enumeration districts) and contains 105 pages. It offers addresses for folks in town, education level, residence in 1935, employment status and total income for 1939.