I would appreciate it, if someone could explain the Iowa 1854 census headings. You can click on the below site, and it will come up.
http://iagenweb.org/census/johnson/1854/IA-1854-Newport.txt

Would you explain what the MILITIA column means; would this pertain to the head of household or one of the males listed, or another male that is off serving?

Thank you for any help or suggestions where I might check.
Betty