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== Availability  ==
==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>
Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Louisiana Territory became a part of the United States. Louisiana became a state in 1812. It was first included in the 1810 U.S. Census.


'''1810-1930--'''The Family History Library has the United States federal censuses of Louisiana.  
======United States Federal Censuses with Online Links======
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|{{RecordSearch|1727033|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7884/ Ancestry.com]
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|{{RecordSearch|1488411|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6061/ Ancestry.com]
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|{{RecordSearch|1810731|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6224/ Ancestry.com]
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|{{RecordSearch|2000219|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2442/ Ancestry.com]
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|{{RecordSearch|4464515|FamilySearch}}<br> [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2442/ Ancestry.com]<br> [https://1950census.archives.gov/search/ NARA] 
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<br>
===Existing and Lost Censuses===
 
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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.
 
'''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.''
 
'''&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.
 
'''''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.
 
'''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.
 
'''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.
 
'''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.
 
== Historical Background  ==
 
'''1714--'''The first settlement was established at Natchitoches.
 
'''1717-1722--'''Forced immigration from France brought a few thousand settlers. Attracted by land, German-speaking people came. The importation of African slaves began.
 
'''1718--'''New Orleans was founded.
 
'''1763--'''France ceded Louisiana to Spain.
 
'''1803--'''The Louisiana area was purchased by the United States from France.
 
'''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.
 
'''1812--'''The Territory of Orleans became the state of Louisiana.
 
== Indexes  ==
 
'''1810-1870--'''Statewide indexes are available for the censuses in book and microfiche format.
 
'''1880-1930-- '''Soundex (phonetic) indexes are available on microfilm. <br>
 
== Special Censuses ==
 
==== Slave Holder Schedules  ====
 
'''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:
*[[Louisiana Censuses Existing and Lost|List of existing and lost federal censuses for Louisiana]]


*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" />
=== Related Bureau of the Census Records ===
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2843329 Lists of Louisiana Sugar Planters, 9/1881 - 5/1882] 1880 Census


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==Online State and Territorial Censuses==
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>


*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].)
There are no state and territorial censuses online for Louisiana.


== Web Sites  ==
==Other Census Images==


Ancestry:&nbsp; [http://www.ancestry.com http://www.ancestry.com]  
*The Census Tables for the French Colony of Louisiana from 1699 through 1732. {{FSC|151114|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.3 X2}}. Online at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48009/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2712071?availability=Mesa%20Arizona%20FamilySearch%20Library Louisiana 1799 Census]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/505489?availability=Family%20History%20Library Recensements et Correspondence Général, 1696-1781]


Heritage Quest Online:&nbsp; [http://www.heritagequestonline.com http://www.heritagequestonline.com]
==Why Use the Census?==
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:  


Census Online:&nbsp; [http://www.census-online.com/links/LA/ http://www.census-online.com/links/LA/]
*Name of each person in the family at the time the census was taken
*Street or Avenue, or number Rural Free Delivery
*Sex
*Age
*Color
*Nativity
*Place of birth of this person
*Place of birth of Father of this person
*Place of birth of Mother of this person
*Period of Residence
*How long a resident of this State (years and months)
*How long a resident of this enumeration district (years and months)
*Regular occupation
*Military service


Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/la/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/la/census.html]
===More about censuses===


Access Genealogy:&nbsp;[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/louisiana.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/louisiana.htm]
[[United States Census|Click here]] for additional details about how to use censuses, such as:  


Census Finder: http://www.censusfinder.com/louisiana.htm <br>
:*[[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]]


== References  ==


''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Louisiana.ASP Louisiana Research Outline]. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.
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Online Federal Censuses

Population Schedules

Starting in 1790, federal population schedules were taken every 10 years in the United States. Click here for more information about federal census records.

Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Louisiana Territory became a part of the United States. Louisiana became a state in 1812. It was first included in the 1810 U.S. Census.

United States Federal Censuses with Online Links
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Non-Population Schedules for Louisiana

Federal non-population schedules included such things mortality schedules, agriculture schedules, slave schedules, and manufacturing schedules.

Year Type of Census Links
1840 Pensioner Schedule FamilySearch, Internet Archive, Ancestry.com ($), New Horizons Genealogical Services
1850 Slave Schedule FamilySearch, Ancestry.com ($)
1850 Mortality Schedule FamilySearch, Ancestry.com ($)
1860 Slave Schedule FamilySearch, Ancestry.com ($)
1860 Mortality Ancestry.com ($)
1850 Slave Schedule FamilySearch, Ancestry.com ($)
1850 Mortality FamilySearch, Ancestry.com ($)
1840 Pensioners Ancestry.com

Existing and Lost Censuses

Related Bureau of the Census Records

Online State and Territorial Censuses

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 United States Census Bureau.

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 US Territorial Census page.

There are no state and territorial censuses online for Louisiana.

Other Census Images

Why Use the Census?

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
  • Street or Avenue, or number Rural Free Delivery
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Color
  • Nativity
  • Place of birth of this person
  • Place of birth of Father of this person
  • Place of birth of Mother of this person
  • Period of Residence
  • How long a resident of this State (years and months)
  • How long a resident of this enumeration district (years and months)
  • Regular occupation
  • Military service

More about censuses

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


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