CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as wholesale trade businesses with between 20 and 49 employees in 1887 than in any other category.
The following table shows how many accommodation and food services businesses with between 20 and 49 employees were in 1887 during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Accommodation and food services businesses with between 20 and 49 employees in 1887 (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
9
2013
9
2014
11
2015
9
2016
11