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The Family History Library has microfilms of the federal censuses of Florida from 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920,and 1930. The 1890 census and veterans schedules were destroyed. | The Family History Library has microfilms of the federal censuses of Florida from 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920,and 1930. The 1890 census and veterans schedules were destroyed. | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
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== State Censuses == | == State Censuses == | ||
==== Colonial, Territorial, and State ==== | ==== Colonial, Territorial, and State ==== | ||
Colonial, territorial, and state censuses exist for 1783, 1786, 1790, 1793, 1814, 1825, 1837, 1845, 1855, 1865, 1868, 1875, 1885, 1895, 1935, and 1945. (Censuses taken in later years were destroyed.) Beginning with 1855, specific information is given for each individual. Only scattered fragments are available for the 1855 through 1895 censuses. | Colonial, territorial, and state censuses exist for 1783, 1786, 1790, 1793, 1814, 1825, 1837, 1845, 1855, 1865, 1868, 1875, 1885, 1895, 1935, and 1945. (Censuses taken in later years were destroyed.) Beginning with 1855, specific information is given for each individual. Only scattered fragments are available for the 1855 through 1895 censuses. | ||
The censuses listed above are at the Florida State Archives. The Family History Library has returns for a few counties for various years on microfilm. The 1885 enumerations for 35 counties are on FHL films 888962-74.<br> | The censuses listed above are at the Florida State Archives. The Family History Library has returns for a few counties for various years on microfilm. The 1885 enumerations for 35 counties are on FHL films 888962-74.<br> | ||