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''[[United States|United States ]] >  [[United States Census|U.S. Census ]] >  [[Louisiana|Louisiana]]  >  [[Louisiana_Census|Census]]''  
''[[United States|United States ]] >  [[Louisiana|Louisiana ]] >  [[Louisiana Census|Census]]''  


=== Existing and lost censuses  ===
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*If at first you don't find a name, try again under [[Spelling Substitution Tables for the United States and Canada|another spelling]].
*[[Copying Sources|Photocopy]] each ancestor's census. Identify where you found it.
*Look for an ancestor in '''''every''''' census during her or his lifetime.
*On the [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|family group record]] show&nbsp;each person's census listings.
*Study&nbsp;others in the same household, neighbors, and anyone with the similar names nearby on the census in [[Research a Family in Community Context|community context]].


For a list of available and missing Louisiana censuses, [[Louisiana Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]]. <br>
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'''''1850 United States Census'''''—A free Internet index and images to the 1850 United States Census can be viewed on the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1401638 FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site]. This index includes every name listed on the census and is linked to an image including information about each person’s residence and age in 1850, birthplace, occupation, other family members, and neighbors.  
*For a list of the exact date of each federal census, [[Louisiana Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]].


'''1860 United States Census'''''—A free Internet index and images to the 1860 United States Census can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1473181 FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site.] This index includes every name listed on the census and is linked to an image including information about each person’s residence and age in 1860, birthplace, occupation, other family members, whether married or single, and neighbors.''
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'''&nbsp;1870 United States Census---'''A free internet index and images can be viewed on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1438024 FamilySearch Record Pilot site]. This index includes the full name, age, sex, race, birthplace, occupation, month if born in census year, month if married in census year, birth place of father and mother, if born in a foreign country.
=== Online Louisiana indexes and images ===


'''''1880 United States Census'''''– A Free Internet Index and Images to the US Census can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1417683 Family Search Record Pilot – Pilot Site.] This index includes an every name index to population schedules listing inhabitants. It includes the full name, race, sex, age, birth month (if born during the previous year), relationship to head of household, whether married, single or divorced, whether married during the previous year, country or state of birth of each person and his parent’s, occupation and street address and house number.
{{Census Online Louisiana}}


'''1890--'''&nbsp;The 1890 census was destroyed, but there is a Union veterans schedule and a published index to it that is available at the Family History Library.
=== Federal population schedules  ===


'''1890--'''The census for the Ascension Parish census is at the Division of Archives, Records Management, and History, and an index has been published and is available at the Family History Library.
==== Microfilm images  ====


'''1900 Federal Census''' - A free Internet index and images to the 1900 United States Census can be viewed on the&nbsp; [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1325221 FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site]. Important additions to this census are month and year of birth of each household member, number of years married for each married person, number of children born to each mother and the number of those still living, year of immigration, and number of years in the United States.
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== Historical Background ==
==== Indexes: fiche, film, or book ====


'''1714--'''The first settlement was established at Natchitoches.
For a list of microform and book indexes for the population schedules of Louisiana, [[Louisiana Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book|click here]]


'''1717-1722--'''Forced immigration from France brought a few thousand settlers. Attracted by land, German-speaking people came. The importation of African slaves began.
=== Federal non-population schedules  ===


'''1718--'''New Orleans was founded.
==== Online indexes and images  ====


'''1763--'''France ceded Louisiana to Spain.
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'''1803--'''The Louisiana area was purchased by the United States from France.  
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| '''1890'''
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| '''1860'''
| Slave owner
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| '''1860'''
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| '''1850'''
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| '''1850'''
| Mortality
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| '''1840'''
| Pensioners
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'''1804--'''The territory was divided, using the 33rd parallel as the boundary.&nbsp; The northern portion became the District of Louisiana, and the southern portion became the Territory of Orleans.
==== Microfilm images  ====


'''1812--'''The Territory of Orleans became the state of Louisiana.
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== Indexes  ==
==== Indexes: fiche, film, or book ====


'''1810-1870--'''Statewide indexes are available for the censuses in book and microfiche format.  
For a list of microform and book indexes for the non-population schedules of Louisiana, [[Louisiana Non-Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book|click here]].  


'''1880-1930-- '''Soundex (phonetic) indexes are available on microfilm. <br>
=== State, territorial, and colonial censuses  ===


== Special Censuses  ==
*'''1805''' A special census of New Orleans was taken.
*'''1770-1789''' Robichaux, Alberte J., Jr. ''Louisiana Census and Militia Lists 1770-1789''. 2 vols. Harvey, Louisiana.: A. J. Robichaux, 1973 and 1974. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=151460&disp=Louisiana+census+and+militia+lists%2C+vo%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.3 X2pr fiche 6088510-511,vols. 1-2].)
*'''1699-1732''' Maduell,Charles R.,Jr. ''The Census Tables for the French Colony of Louisiana from 1699 Through 1732''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1972. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=151114&disp=The+census+tables+for+the+French+Colony+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.3 X2pm.)]


==== Slave Holder Schedules  ====
=== Existing and lost censuses ===
 
'''1850 United States Census Slave Schedules'''—A free Internet index and images to the 1850 United States Census Slave Schedules can be viewed on the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1420440;p=collectionDetails;t=searchable FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site] listing each '''slave owner's''' name and residence. It also shows the age, gender, and color of the slaves. Slave names are not normally listed.
 
==== Mortality Schedules&nbsp;  ====
 
Mortality schedules exist for 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880, and all are indexed. The schedules and indexes are available at the Family History Library and the National Archives.
 
'''1850 United States Census Mortality Schedules'''—A free Internet index and images to the 1850 United States Census Mortality Schedules can be viewed on the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1420441 FamilySearch Record Search - Pilot Site]. Mortality schedules provided nationwide death statistics for the twelve months&nbsp;prior to the 1850 census.&nbsp; Key genealogical facts found on the 1850 mortality&nbsp;schedule are: Name, age, sex, color, married or widowed, birthplace, month of death, occupation, cause of death.
 
== State and Colonial Censuses ==
 
1699-1805--In addition to the federal censuses, various military and local censuses were taken.
 
1805-- A special census of New Orleans was taken.
 
The information in these censuses varies greatly. Several give the names and ages of all residents. Most of these censuses have been published and are available at the Family History Library. Two particularly helpful publications are:
 
*Maduell,Charles R.,Jr. ''The Census Tables for the French Colony of Louisiana from 1699 Through 1732''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1972. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=151114&disp=The+census+tables+for+the+French+Colony+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.3 X2pm.)] <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1225747490911_207" />
 
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*Robichaux, Alberte J., Jr. ''Louisiana Census and Militia Lists 1770-1789''. 2 vols. Harvey, Louisiana.: A. J. Robichaux, 1973 and 1974. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=151460&disp=Louisiana+census+and+militia+lists%2C+vo%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.3 X2pr fiche 6088510-511,vols. 1-2].)


== Web Sites  ==
For a list of available and missing Louisiana censuses, [[Louisiana Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]]. <br>


Ancestry:&nbsp; [http://www.ancestry.com http://www.ancestry.com]
=== Why use a census?  ===


Heritage Quest Online:&nbsp; [http://www.heritagequestonline.com http://www.heritagequestonline.com]
A well-indexed census is one of the easiest ways to locate where an ancestor's family lived and when they lived there. You can also use censuses to follow the changes in a family over time, and identify neighbors. These and other clues provided by censuses are important because they help find additional kinds of records about the family.  


Census Online:&nbsp; [http://www.census-online.com/links/LA/ http://www.census-online.com/links/LA/]
=== More about censuses  ===


Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/la/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/la/census.html]
[[United States Census|Click here]] for additional details about how to use censuses, such as:  


Access Genealogy:&nbsp;[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/louisiana.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/louisiana.htm]  
:*[[United States Census Searching|index searching tips]]
:*[[United States Census Analyzing Census Data|analyzing and using what you find]]
:*[[United States Census Accuracy|census accuracy]]
:*[[United States Census Historical Background|historical background]]
:*[[United States Census#Contents_of_Federal_Censuses|contents of various census years and types]]


Census Finder: http://www.censusfinder.com/louisiana.htm <br>
=== Sources and footnotes  ===


== References  ==
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