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Mar 26, 2022 · The 1890 US census was almost destroyed by fire. Here's what happened and what 1890 census substitute records are available.
Sep 8, 2016 · On January 10, 1921, a fire in the Commerce Department building, Washington, DC, resulted in the destruction of most of the 1890 census, to the woe of researchers ever since.
Jan 18, 2016 · FamilySearch offers the complete 1890 census fragment online. Both a searchable index and images are available. Because only about 2000 images remain, including just over 6,000 individuals, you will want to check available locations before beginning a search.
Fragments of the US census population schedule exist only for the states of Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas.
Jan 5, 2024 · Federal Census records have been digitized by several of NARA's partners, and will eventually be available as well through the National Archives Catalog. Click on a Census year to start your search. Tip: Begin with the most current census year and work backwards to find people in earlier generations.
Apr 11, 2022 · The 1890 US census was almost destroyed by fire. Here's what happened and what 1890 census substitute records are available. Read the full story here.
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Despite all the planning and efforts, the 1890 census was almost entirely lost to future generations. Only a fraction survives, but what does remain is rich in value for genealogists. Here’s what the 1890 census included and how to explore that time period for your family history.
