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==Online Federal Censuses==
===Population Schedules===
Starting in 1790, federal population schedules were taken every 10 years in the United States. [[United States Census|'''Click here for more information''']] about federal census records. <br><br>
Colorado was settled in the latter half of the 19th Century, so the state won't be in censuses prior to 1860. Additionally, the Colorado territory wasn't organized until 1861, so people residing in the area of Colorado, during the 1860 Census, will either be listed under the Colorado, Kansas, or Nebraska territory.
======United States Federal Censuses with Online Links======
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!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1850|1850]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1860|1860]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1870|1870]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1880|1880]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1890|1890]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1900|1900]]
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|Colorado not enumerated.
|{{RecordSearch|1473181|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7667/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1438024|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7163/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1417683|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6742/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1610551|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5445/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1325221|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7602/ Ancestry.com]
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!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1910|1910]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1920|1920]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1930|1930]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1940|1940]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1950|1950]]
!style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:16%"|[[United States Census 1960|1960]]
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| valign="middle" | <center><font size="+1">'''Tips'''</font></center>
*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]].
<br>
*For a list of the exact date of each federal census, [[Colorado Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]].


|{{RecordSearch|1727033|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7884/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1488411|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6061/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|1810731|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6224/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|2000219|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2442/ Ancestry.com]
|{{RecordSearch|4464515|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62308/ Ancestry.com]<br> [https://1950census.archives.gov/search/ NARA]
|Release Date <br> April 1, 2032
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===Non-Population Schedules for Colorado===
=== Online Colorado indexes and images  ===
Federal non-population schedules included such things mortality schedules, agriculture schedules, slave schedules, and manufacturing schedules.
 
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{{Census Online Colorado}}
 
=== Federal population schedules ===
 
==== Microfilm Images  ====
 
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|+ '''Federal Census Microfilms Available from the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]'''
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| 1940 N/A
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| {{FHL|648322|title-id|disp=1910}}
! style="background:#cccccc; scope:col; width:flexible;"| Links
| {{FHL|698887|title-id|disp=1870}}&nbsp;&nbsp;
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|1860
| {{FHL|1034481|title-id|disp=1930}}
|Mortality
| {{FHL|647801|title-id|disp=1900 and Soundex}}
|[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8756/ Ancestry ($)] — index & images
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|1870
| {{FHL|557226|title-id|disp=1920&nbsp;and Soundex}}
|Mortality
| {{FHL|670371|title-id|disp=1880 and Soundex}}
|[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8756/ Ancestry ($)] — index & images
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|+ '''Federal Census Microfilms Available from the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]]'''
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|1880
| 1940 N/A
|Mortality
| [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1910/part-03.html#colorado 1910 T624]&nbsp;
| [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8756/ Ancestry ($)] — index & images
| [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/part-05.html#colorado 1870 M593]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| 1885
| [http://1930census.archives.gov/stateSearch.asp 1930 T626]
| Mortality
| [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1900/part-07.html#colorado 1900 T623]&nbsp;and [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1900/part-02.html#colorado Soundex T1035]
| [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8756/ Ancestry ($)] — index & images
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| [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html#colorado 1920 T625]&nbsp;and [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-02.html#colorado Soundex M1552]
| [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/part-07.html#colorado 1880 T9] and [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/part-07.html#colorado Soundex T738]
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===Existing and Lost Censuses===
<br>
*[[Colorado Censuses Existing and Lost|List of existing and lost federal censuses for Colorado]]
 
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==Online State and Territorial Censuses==
==== Indexes: fiche, film, or book  ====
State censuses are census records that were taken at the state-level rather than at the federal. Often, but not always, a state took their census in ten year increments 5 years from when the Federal Census was taken, such as 1885. State censuses can even serve as substitutes for missing federal censuses. For more information on state censuses, visit [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/other_resources/state_censuses.html United States Census Bureau].<br><br>
 
Territorial censuses were taken by the federal government to count the population in federal territories. The government needed to count the population in the territory to see if it could qualify for statehood. For more information on territorial censuses, visit the [[United States Census Territorial|US Territorial Census page]].<br><br>
For a list of microform and book indexes for the population schedules of Colorado, [[Colorado Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book|click here]]  
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=== Federal non-population schedules  ===
 
==== Online indexes and images  ====
 
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| bgcolor="#ff9900" colspan="11" align="center" | <font size="+1">'''Online Federal Non-Population Schedules for Colorado'''</font>
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| 1885
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| State
| bgcolor="#ff9966" align="center" | '''Free'''
| {{RecordSearch|1807096|FamilySearch}} — index & images<br>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6837/ Ancestry ($)] — index & images
| bgcolor="#cccccc" colspan="3" align="center" | '''Free at Some Libraries''' (usually&nbsp;with&nbsp;library&nbsp;card)  
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| bgcolor="#ff9900" align="center" | '''Year'''
 
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== Other Census Images ==
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| '''1885'''
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|{{FSC|747695|title-id|disp=Indian census rolls, Consolidated Ute, 1923-1939}}
| '''1880'''
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|{{RecordSearch|2761958|United States, Native American, Census Rolls, 1885-1940}}
| '''1870'''
|{{RecordSearch|2796818|United States, Native American, Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation Rolls, 1848-1970}}
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| '''1860'''
| Mortality
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==Why Use the Census?==
==== Microfilm images  ====
State census records can be one of the easiest ways to locate where an ancestor's family lived and when they lived there. Information varies based on year and location, but information that may be included in a census can include:
 
*Name of each person in the family at the time the census was taken
'''[[Family History Library|Family History Library]] Federal Census Non-Population Schedule Microfilms for&nbsp;Colorado'''
*Street or Avenue, or number Rural Free Delivery
 
*Sex
*Indian census rolls, Consolidated Ute, 1923-1939 {{FHL|575769}}
*Age
*Indian census rolls, Fort Lewis, 1904-1908 {{FHL|576838}}
*Color
*Federal mortality census schedules and related indexes: Colorado; 1870-1880 {{FHL|422411}}
*Nativity
 
*Place of birth of this person
<br>'''[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] Federal Census [http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/census/nonpopulation/colorado.html Non-Population Schedule] Microfilms for Colorado'''
*Place of birth of Father of this person
 
*Place of birth of Mother of this person
*1935 Census of Business
*Period of Residence
*1850 - 1880 Federal Mortality Schedules
*How long a resident of this State (years and months)
 
*How long a resident of this enumeration district (years and months)
==== Indexes: fiche, film, or book  ====
*Regular occupation
 
*Military service
For a list of microform and book indexes for the non-population schedules of Colorado, [[Colorado Non-Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book|click here]].
 
=== State, territorial, and colonial censuses  ===
 
Colorado&nbsp;took several censuses in the years between the federal censuses. The dates are listed below. State census records may have columns that were different or more unusual than those found on federal censuses. The responses and years of coverage may give additional information on the family.
 
*'''1885''' Garfield county missing<ref>William Thorndale, and William Dollarhide, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16509993 Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920]'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 55, says Fremont and Garfield counties missing (from National Archives copy); Colorado State Archives copy includes Fremont, but lacks Garfield and 18 other counties.</ref> Arapahoe County available [http://history.denverlibrary.org/research/census_arapahoe/census_arapahoe.pdf online].
*'''1866''' Logan, Morgan, Sedgwick, Weld and northern parts of Washington and Yuma counties only<ref>Ann S. Lainhart, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26517040 State Census Records]'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992)[[{{Lainha}}]], 27-28, lists an index, Arliss Shaffer Monk, ''Index to a Weld County Census, Colorado Territory, 1866'' (1978).</ref>
*'''1860''' The Kansas Territory federal census includes parts of Colorado. Kansas has a state copy of that federal census. That state copy and it's index including names from Colorado are available at the Kansas State Historical Society.<ref>Lainhart, 45.</ref>
 
=== Existing and lost censuses  ===
 
For a list of available and missing Colorado censuses, [[Colorado Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]]. <br>
 
=== Why use a census? ===
 
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.
 
=== More about censuses  ===
 
[[United States Census|Click here]] for additional details about how to use censuses, such as:
 
:*[[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]]
 
=== Sources and footnotes  ===
 
{{reflist}}
 
{{Place|Colorado}} {{USCensus}}} {{Colorado-stub}} {{Colorado|Colorado}}<br>
 
'''A wiki article describing this collection in found at:'''
 
[[Colorado 1885 State Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


[[Category:Colorado, United States|Census]]
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Tips
  • If at first you don't find a name, try again under another spelling.
  • Photocopy each ancestor's census. Identify where you found it.
  • Look for an ancestor in every census during her or his lifetime.
  • On the family group record show each person's census listings.
  • Study others in the same household, neighbors, and anyone with the similar names nearby on the census in community context.


  • For a list of the exact date of each federal census, click here.

Online Colorado indexes and images[edit | edit source]

Template:Census Online Colorado

Federal population schedules[edit | edit source]

Microfilm Images[edit | edit source]

Federal Census Microfilms Available from the Family History Library
1940 N/A 1910 1870  
1930 1900 and Soundex
1920 and Soundex 1880 and Soundex


Federal Census Microfilms Available from the National Archives
1940 N/A 1910 T624  1870 M593        
1930 T626 1900 T623 and Soundex T1035
1920 T625 and Soundex M1552 1880 T9 and Soundex T738



Indexes: fiche, film, or book[edit | edit source]

For a list of microform and book indexes for the population schedules of Colorado, click here

Federal non-population schedules[edit | edit source]

Online indexes and images[edit | edit source]

Online Federal Non-Population Schedules for Colorado

Free Free at Some Libraries (usually with library card) Pay
Year Type Record Search Heritage Quest Ancestry FHL Ancestry Library Ancestry Home
1885 Mortality - - Link Link Link
1880 Mortality - - Link Link Link
1870 Mortality - - Link Link Link
1860 Mortality - - Link Link Link

Microfilm images[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Federal Census Non-Population Schedule Microfilms for Colorado

  • Indian census rolls, Consolidated Ute, 1923-1939 FHL 575769
  • Indian census rolls, Fort Lewis, 1904-1908 FHL 576838
  • Federal mortality census schedules and related indexes: Colorado; 1870-1880 FHL 422411


National Archives Federal Census Non-Population Schedule Microfilms for Colorado

  • 1935 Census of Business
  • 1850 - 1880 Federal Mortality Schedules

Indexes: fiche, film, or book[edit | edit source]

For a list of microform and book indexes for the non-population schedules of Colorado, click here.

State, territorial, and colonial censuses[edit | edit source]

Colorado took several censuses in the years between the federal censuses. The dates are listed below. State census records may have columns that were different or more unusual than those found on federal censuses. The responses and years of coverage may give additional information on the family.

  • 1885 Garfield county missing[1] Arapahoe County available online.
  • 1866 Logan, Morgan, Sedgwick, Weld and northern parts of Washington and Yuma counties only[2]
  • 1860 The Kansas Territory federal census includes parts of Colorado. Kansas has a state copy of that federal census. That state copy and it's index including names from Colorado are available at the Kansas State Historical Society.[3]

Existing and lost censuses[edit | edit source]

For a list of available and missing Colorado censuses, click here.

Why use a census?[edit | edit source]

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.

More about censuses[edit | edit source]

Click here for additional details about how to use censuses, such as:

Sources and footnotes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ William Thorndale, and William Dollarhide, Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 55, says Fremont and Garfield counties missing (from National Archives copy); Colorado State Archives copy includes Fremont, but lacks Garfield and 18 other counties.
  2. ↑ Ann S. Lainhart, State Census Records (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992)[[Template:Lainha]], 27-28, lists an index, Arliss Shaffer Monk, Index to a Weld County Census, Colorado Territory, 1866 (1978).
  3. ↑ Lainhart, 45.
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