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| − | A '''census''' is a counting of all individuals within a given area where more specific demographic information is usually collected as well. The [[United States]] government | + | A '''census''' is a counting of all individuals within a given area where more specific demographic information is usually collected as well. The [[United States]] government began in 1790 to take a census every 10 years. Other major countries followed in the 19th century. It is a major topic in [[Demography]]. |
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Revision as of 03:54, November 28, 2008
A census is a counting of all individuals within a given area where more specific demographic information is usually collected as well. The United States government began in 1790 to take a census every 10 years. Other major countries followed in the 19th century. It is a major topic in Demography.
Biblical Refences
Jesus was born during a Roman census dictated by Augustus Caesar. Because of this census and the decree that all inhabitants were to register based on their tribal House, Joseph had to go back to Bethlehem. If the census had never occurred, then Jesus would not have been born in Bethlehem.