Tillamook County, Oregon Genealogy
Guide to Tillamook County, Oregon ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information
Description
Tillamook County was named for the Tillamook, a Native American tribe who were living in the area in the early 19th century at the time of European American settlement. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state. [1]
County Courthouse
Tillamook County Courthouse
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-842-2596
Tillamook County Website
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Tillamook County, Oregon Record Dates
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1903 | 1854 | 1903 | 1860 | 1854 | 1860 | 1845 |
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator.
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
Census Records
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1860 | 95 | — |
| 1870 | 408 | 329.5% |
| 1880 | 970 | 137.7% |
| 1890 | 2,932 | 202.3% |
| 1900 | 4,471 | 52.5% |
| 1910 | 6,266 | 40.1% |
| 1920 | 8,810 | 40.6% |
| 1930 | 11,824 | 34.2% |
| 1940 | 12,263 | 3.7% |
| 1950 | 18,606 | 51.7% |
| 1960 | 18,955 | 1.9% |
| 1970 | 17,930 | −5.4% |
| 1980 | 21,164 | 18.0% |
| 1990 | 21,570 | 1.9% |
| 2000 | 24,262 | 12.5% |
| 2010 | 25,250 | 4.1% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
- 1854, 1857-1858 Census records for Tillamook County, Oregon, 1854, 1857-1858 at FamilySearch
- 1860 The 1860 census records of Tillamook County, Oregon at FamilySearch
- 1860-1870 Tillamook County, Oregon census, 1860-1870 at FamilySearch
Church Records
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Court Records
- County Records Inventory lists record collections and locations held.
Directories
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
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Genealogies
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration
Details about the rivers and waterways where farms and settlements are often found along them. Rivers and Waterways
Military Records
List of soldier's graves in Tillamook County, Oregon arranged according to the different cemeteries at FamilySearch
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Oregon, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
World War I
- 1919-1920 Oregon, World War I, County Military Service Records, 1919-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1938 Oregon, World War I, Veteran State Aid Applications, 1921-1938 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1868-1991 United States, Oregon, Naturalization Records, 1868-1991 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1888-1892, 1907-1954 Declarations of intentions, 1888-1892, 1907-1954 (Tillamook County, Oregon) at FamilySearch
- 1909-1953 Naturalization petitions, 1909-1953; card index, 1871-1954 (Tillamook County, Oregon) at FamilySearch
Newspapers
Oregon Online Historical Newspapers - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both free and pay-to-access websites.
- 1800s-Current Oregon, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1833-1963 Oregon Wills and Probate Records 1833-1963 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Tillamook County probate case files, 1859-1920 at FamilySearch
- Record of wills, guardianships, and probate journals (Tillamook County, Oregon) at FamilySearch
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Tax assessment books and sheriff's tax rolls for Tillamook County, Oregon at FamilySearch
Vital Records
Birth
- 1842-1917 Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Births, 1842-1917 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)
- 1855-1970 Oregon, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1855-1970 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1860-1952 Oregon Births, 1860-1952 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
- 1876-1940 Oregon, Center for Health Statistics, Birth Records, 1903-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- Petitions for delayed birth (Tillamook County, Oregon) at FamilySearch
Marriage
- 1826-1975 Oregon, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
- 1841-1964 Oregon, Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1849-1884;1991-2006 Oregon Marriage Index, 1849-1884; 1991-2006 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1906-1968 Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- Tillamook County, Oregon marriages, 1862-1910 at FamilySearch
- Western States Marriage Index at BYU-Idaho
- Oregon, Tillamook County, marriage records, 1855-1958 at FamilySearch
Death
- 1855-1970 Oregon, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1855-1970 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1864-1967 Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Death Records, 1864-1967 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1864-1968 Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Tillamook County certificate of deaths 1903-1943, record of deaths 1907-1916 at FamilySearch
- Record of deaths, 1907-1916, (Tillamook County, Oregon) at FamilySearch
Divorce
- 1841-1964 Oregon, Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage — index ($)
- Divorce case files (Tillamook County, Oregon), 1875-1926 at FamilySearch
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Tillamook County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Oregon Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Tillamook Oregon Family History Center
- Hillsboro Public Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Tillamook County. For state-wide library facilities, see Oregon Archives and Libraries.
Tillamook County Library Branches
1716 Third St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-842-4792
Website
Facebook
Museums
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
2106 2nd St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-842-4553
Email:director@tcpm.org
Website
Cannon Beach History Center And Museum
1387 S Spruce St
P O Box 1005
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Phone: 503-436-9301
Website
Facebook
Societies
Listed below are societies in Tillamook County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Oregon Societies.
Seaside Museum and Historical Society
570 Necanicum Dr
Seaside, OR 97138
Phone: 503-738-7065
Email:seasidemuseum@gmail.com
Website
Websites
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Tillamook, Oregon" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tillamook_County,_Oregon accessed 29 Nov 2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Tillamook County, Oregon page 574, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Tillamook County, Oregon . Page 572-574 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 563-564.
- ↑ FS Catalog Collection Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002)
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Tillamook County, Oregon" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tillamook_County,_Oregon, accessed 22 December 2018.